Week 4 Discussion Question 2

Can someone provide too much support in comforting an ill person? Provide specific examples.

Ibelieveit is possible that someone can provide too much support in comforting an ill person. A person's circumstances and lifestyle may change due to an illness or crisis, but who they are remain the same. People inherently want to retain their dignity and independence; therefore, we should avoid crowding or suffocating them while providing care and support. It is important not to confuse pity with support; the last thing an ill person needs is to feel pitied by others.

Taking away the things they can still do for themselves essentially makes people suffering from an illness to feel like they do not have control over their lives. Allowing them to...