Articles
Go through our articles to know the importance of end-of-life care, Patient care support services, hospice home care services for terminally ill patients and their family.
About VSED: A Legal Option for Many
In recent years, there has been growing awareness and interest in Voluntarily Stopping Eating & Drinking (VSED) as an end-of-life option. VSED is a conscious and deliberate choice made by individuals who are terminally ill and wish to hasten their own death by...
Join Our Book Club!
Welcome to our End of Life Book Club, a community dedicated to exploring the profound themes of death, dying, and the human experience at the end of life. This book club was created by End of Life Doula, Melissa Wood to be able to share information related to death...
What is an End of Life Doula
An End of Life Doula is a guide in the emotional, spiritual, and practical care needed when a person and their family is faced with death. End of Life Doulas provide non-medical, holistic support and comfort and offer education.
Death Cafes-Liberating Conversations About Death
Death Cafes - the term may not initially inspire a sense of ease or comfort, but the reality is that Death Cafes serve as safe, guided environments for strangers to gather over vitalizing tea and cakes and discuss the tabooed subject of death in a manner that is...
What are the Benefits of Working with an End of Life Doula (also known as a Death Doula)?
Death is a natural part of life, but it can be a difficult and emotional time for those who are dying and their loved ones. A Death Doula, also known as an End-of-Life Doula, can provide support and guidance during this time. Death doulas are trained professionals who...
Evolutionary Conversations About Death, Dying and Living
This conversation was hosted by Leanne McClain.
Watch the Panel Discussion with End of Life Doulas
This event was held on Tuesday, January 19th at 11am CST. It was hosted by the Completed Life Initiative.
End of Life Doulas & Hospice: The Best Support for the Patient
End of Life Doulas and Hospice care both offer services focused on the transition from life, but they vary in scope and what aspects of a patient’s wellbeing are tended to.
What is a Patient Advocate?
A person nearing the end of their life has often been diagnosed with a terminal illness, which can take a toll on physical and mental functioning, as well as induce severe emotional distress. In such times, it can be difficult for a patient to advocate on their own...
End of Life in the LGBTQ Community
Facing the end of life can certainly be a scary and uncertain time and may be fraught with additional challenges such as discrimination and prejudices for members of the LGBTQ community. The LGBTQ community has historically faced bias and marginalization, and, sadly,...
The Importance of Massage at End of Life
Massage therapy is an invaluable tool for soothing and healing and is one of the best therapies available for bringing physical and emotional comfort to a patient who is near death. As a person approaches the end of their life, they often experience a wide range of...
Why I Use Flower Essences with Clients
Flower remedies or essences can be used for end of life care and for family members that are grieving.
JigSaw Puzzle Fun
As I have worked with seniors and patients that are at the end of their life, one of the things I struggle with was how to keep them entertained when they weren't feeling up for interaction. Sometimes they just don't feel like talking. One option is reading them a...
Talking About Death
Talking about death and dying doesn’t need to be scary, although I realize that most people would disagree. I believe that talking about it, having open and honest discussions with our families and those people close to us, can ease the transition when that time comes.
