[azasadny]

Steve, sorry about your uncle. My grandfather went through this "process" as he began dying. Dying isn't a single event, but the culmination of the entire process a body goes through. Talk to him, comfort him and let him know you're there. My grandfather was concerned about pain and being alone. We managed his pain and were always with him near the end and he made it through and had a peaceful death. It was the best we could do for him...