The care of the caregiving environment of people who are in a situation of advanced illness requires having a series of knowledge and attitudes that allow the facilitation of self-care, first and foremost, and as a consequence, increase their potential to attend to the needs that the sick people may require.Health professionals are experts who, through their knowledge and understanding of each specific situation, can help to reduce the impact produced by the illness and provide both emotional and practical resources to ensure a good evolution of the disease process.