Tag: end-of-life

Do I Still Need Hospice Care If I Have an End-of-Life Doula?

April 29, 2024

As an end-of-life doula, this is the most common question that I am asked. While both end-of-life doulas and hospice care provide crucial support to individuals and their loved ones during end-of-life transitions, there are some key differences to note.

A Day in the Life of an End-of-Life Doula

August 22, 2023

While I was driving to my client’s house this afternoon for a legacy work visit, a wood thrush flew right into my car windshield. I had hoped the bird was still alive, but I could see it lying in a heap on the road behind me in the rearview mirror.

Nearing Death Awareness

March 4, 2023

Nearly twenty-five years ago, my husband’s grandmother, Mary, had terminal cancer, and she lived with us during her final months. Hospice nurses cared for her medical needs while I