Curative Care

Healthcare aimed at curing a disease or medical condition, restoring the patient to their pre-illness state

Death Education

The structured study and discussion of topics related to death, dying, and bereavement, focusing on emotional, psychological, and social aspects to help individuals cope with grief and understand the processes surrounding death

Euthanasia

The painless killing of a person or animal suffering from an incurable and painful disease or in an irreversible coma

Grief

The natural emotional response to losing someone or something important, encompassing a wide range of feelings and experiences

Home Care

The provision of professional psychological, mental health, or supportive services directly within a person’s home, rather than in a clinical or institutional setting

Hospice

Specialized, compassionate support for people with life-limiting illnesses, focusing on quality of life rather than curing the disease

Hospice Care

Specialized medical care focused on providing comfort and support to individuals with terminal illnesses, emphasizing quality of life and dignity during the end-of-life process

Infant Mortality Rate

The number of deaths of infants under one year of age per 1,000 live births, reflecting child survival and overall health conditions in a population

Living Will

A legal document that specifies your medical treatment preferences if you become unable to make decisions for yourself

Palliative Care

Specialized medical care focused on improving quality of life for people with serious illnesses and supporting their families

Physician-Assisted Death

A medical practice in which a terminally ill patient self-administers lethal medication prescribed by a physician to intentionally end their life

Premature Death

Death that occurs before an individual reaches the expected or average lifespan of their population, often considered preventable

Stages of Dying

Typically occurs in three stages—early, middle, and late—each marked by distinct physical, emotional, and psychological changes

Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS)

The sudden, unexplained death of an infant under 1 year old, often occurring during sleep

Terminal Care

Specialized support provided to individuals in the final phase of life, focusing on comfort, symptom management, and emotional, spiritual, and family support

Thanatologists

A professional who studies and supports individuals, families, and communities in understanding and coping with death, dying, and grief