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What does it mean?
He is near death.
In plain terms
He is dying.
What can you take from it?
Recognize the end of a life stage.

Where it applies

  • hospital care
  • elderly support

Putting it to work

  • provide comfort
  • plan end‑of‑life care

Questions to consider

  • How to respond to someone on their last legs?
  • What support is needed?

Another view

Very brief; lacks context.

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