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How can meal preparation support help families during the final hours?

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Meal preparation support can help the family as much as the person receiving care. In the final 48 hours, relatives often forget to eat, drink, or pause because all attention is focused on their loved one. Having help with preparing simple meals and drinks at home can keep family members going without adding to their stress. If the person nearing death still wants a favourite sip or a tiny amount of food, that can also be prepared in a calm and practical way. Support around meals helps maintain comfort, routine, and energy in the home at a time when even small tasks can feel emotionally heavy.

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