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HIV positive and near death
When the immune system of an HIV positive person gets too weak, they may not get better.
It is very hard to cope when someone you love is near death.
They may be in a lot of pain.
They may be not able to eat.
They may be not able to talk.
There is very little they can do for themselves.
What to do if you are a care giver.
Try to make the person as comfortable as possible.
Try to relieve any pain the person may be feeling.
Treat the person with respect and dignity.
Ask if they would like to see a religious leader like a minister.
Have respect for the dying person’s wishes.
Taking care of the body of the person who has died
The AIDS virus can live up to 24 hours in the body of a person who has died. It means that you can still be infected during this period.
The care giver
Care and support – you can not do it alone.
It si not easy to care for some one who is sick or dying. If you do not have money, it is even harder to get treatment or to buy enough food. Some people work all day and then go home to look after someone who is ill.
There are may other problems that care givers can have. Here are some of them:
Who will share the work with me? I will have no time for myself.
How will I care for the rest of my family?
When I feel angry and sad who will I talk to.
How will I deal with the sick man’s anger and depression?
Will I get infected?
How will I cope when the sick person dies?
What to do as a caregiver.
Ask for help. Your neighbors, your local church or other members of the community may be willing to help.
Talk to someone about how you feel. You can find other caregivers, and form your own support group.
If the person you are caring for is very sick, find sometime to be away from them. Everybody needs time for themselves.
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