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A Valuable Resource: Honoring Your End-of-Life Wishes with an End-of-Life Doula

Post author:Pamela Dunwald
Post published:November 20, 2023
Post category:Blog

...discussing the end of life can be a difficult topic, and often, we tend to avoid it. But it’s essential to start having these conversations sooner rather than later. It will help ensure that our wishes are honored, respected, and that our family is all on the same page. Fortunately, end-of-life doulas exist to provide supportive services that can make this experience less daunting.

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“Planning for End-of-Life Cares, It Starts Long Before You Need it.”

Post author:Pamela Dunwald
Post published:November 13, 2023
Post category:Blog

As we grow older, it's important to plan. One aspect of this planning should include end-of-life care. It's never easy to think about, but it's essential to be prepared for any situation that may arise. Planning for End-of-Life cares starts long before you need it. This is especially important during National Hospice Month, a time to reflect on end-of-life care and how it can be improved. We will discuss planning for end-of-life care, alternatives to hospice, and ways to take care of caregivers.

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Cracking the Hospice Code: Addressing Your Thoughts, Misconceptions and Fears

Post author:Pamela Dunwald
Post published:November 6, 2023
Post category:Blog

The thought of hospice care can strike fear and anxiety in many individuals as they approach the end of life. Why? Perhaps it’s the notion that nothing can be done to help, or the belief that hospice means one has to leave their home or endure intense pain. Nonetheless, these fears are often grounded in misconceptions that we, as former hospice nurses, have witnessed time and time again. That’s why we decided to write our book Cracking the Hospice Code. Our aim was to address the common fears and help put them to rest with real stories and information about the benefits of hospice care. In this post, we’ll uncover some of the common fears people have regarding hospice and share some of the ways our book can help alleviate those fears.