[header] How to care for a dying parent [title] Face the situation. [step] Though it may be difficult, you should not pretend that everything is okay. You should not lie to your loved one or yourself. 
Though it may be uncomfortable and hard to deal with, not facing the fact that your parent is dying can cause additional stress and pain. [substeps] If you don't know what to say, listen to what your parent says about death and dying.