Death and Dying, Losing a Grandparent The death of a grandparent is a devastating time in a person’s life. However, when the grandparent contracts a fatal disease and suffers for the duration of the final stage of life, this can make the situation more overwhelming. Dying is a component of the life cycle (Santrock 1999), and this phase can be the most complex to endure. At the concluding stage of my grandfather’s life, he …showed first 75 words of 1808 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1808 total…family members behind, that may be dependent upon the dying person, and the sudden change in plans may contribute to these feelings. The plans that once included retiring, traveling, or just relaxing, are no longer an option. Death is a part of life. The knowledge, which I have gained, will be helpful to others and me in the future. However, I do not look forward to the day that I will pull from this knowledge.