PURPOSE The purpose of this course is to review some of the decisions that some individuals face as they approach the end of their lives, review type of assistance or caregiver help they need, whether to receive care within an institution/ facility treatment setting or whether to receive care within their home. Review of the role of the family and the assistance / emotional support that the caregiver requires as well as resources that are available in the community. --- OBJECTIVES After successful completion of this course the students will be able to: 1. Discuss end of life care support and resources that are available 2. Describe some of the decisions that some individuals face as they approach the end of their lives 3. Discuss the type of assistance or caregiver help needed 4. Describe comfortable clothing options 5. Discuss end stage illness and various nutritional approach 6. Discuss medication management and Hospice care setting.