Do not be scared. Do not look away. Help them to die well. This is how you help an elderly loved one die: sit beside them and hold their hand. Tell them that you love them and are grateful for all they have done for you. Speak softly, telling them that you and all the rest of their family are okay. With gentle words, tell them that it is okay for them to leave, that they can go be at peace whenever they are ready. Let them know that you are there, that they are not alone, and that you will not leave them.
