What is end of life care?
" As long as you have another breath in you, you can hope for something: Peace, comfort, the well-being for people you love. It's always a matter of framing your hope. "
~ BJ Miller, MD ~
~ BJ Miller, MD ~
Death is certain, time of death is not
When I heard those profound words years ago, I began to really step back and visualize how I wanted to die, given the choice, near the end of life. I want options. I want to choose what I want and don't want, based on my prerogative and not another person making decisions for me. To do that means having those difficult conversations well in advance, while the mind, body, and spirit are in alignment, which is one of the ways a death doula can help.
What is an end of life care doula?
" We're all just walking each other home "
~ Ram Dass ~
End of life care takes a team effort and an end of life care doula is one who guides you through the journey of end of life care. To allow the space to be there for another soul as they choose and create their own death plan.
An end of life care doula can help alleviate some of the suffering that may occur, both emotionally and physically, while accompanying everyone involved through the journey. Offering supportive presence and care from day 1 to well beyond the last breath, while meeting you where you are.
~ Ram Dass ~
End of life care takes a team effort and an end of life care doula is one who guides you through the journey of end of life care. To allow the space to be there for another soul as they choose and create their own death plan.
An end of life care doula can help alleviate some of the suffering that may occur, both emotionally and physically, while accompanying everyone involved through the journey. Offering supportive presence and care from day 1 to well beyond the last breath, while meeting you where you are.
