Terminal Illness Donors who know they have a terminal illness typically want to move quickly to wind up their affairs, and to plan all the details before they die. Visits to a terminally ill donor may often be in her home, at a time when she knows she will be feeling her best. Be flexible for visit times. The donor is more likely to want to talk about her death, and at some point will have come to terms with its imminence. Try to be comfortable discussing a topic that may be awkward for you.
Caregivers usually have a regular schedule.
Ask what the schedule is and arrange your visit outside of those times. We have some wonderful 100-year olds in Victoria. This segment of the population is growing rapidly. The image of an ancient person living their final days in a care facility is being shattered by centenarians who are active and alert to their last day. He may be frail physically, but totally alert.