Anti-anxiety medication may be helpful, and talk support can be very beneficial; ask your place of care about existential and spiritual support available (psychiatric nurse, hospital chaplain, hospice care support person).
My loved one is afraid of dying and is experiencing anxiety. What’s the best way for me to support them?
When someone close to you is experiencing anxiety related to their fear of dying, you can help them by being there in this difficult situation, by listening, and by offering empathy and compassion.
Updated 12.3.2026