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The experience of caring for people at the end of their lives can be very difficult. Seeing the suffering of the dying may cause feelings of helplessness and anticipation of future losses. Working with the dying can be exhausting because of the various emotions that are shared. Those who do this work with the dying must understand themselves as important and valuable individuals. Death is faced frequently in our nursing homes. Unconditional compassion is a must in working with the dying. There is a great need for psychosocial and psychological death education for nursing home staff. It is important to die with dignity and peace. It is our mission to provide this in our nursing homes. Donalyn A. Gross,
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