Support for Everyone

"End-of-life decisions should not be made at the end of life."

- BeAtEase.org

Whether our time here on earth is coming to a close or we believe it to be many years away, it is important for all of us to think about and plan for our last chapter in life. There is confidence and peace in knowing you have made your wishes known and expressed what is most important to you. I am a kind, supportive, and knowledgeable guide ready to assist you in exploring and planning for the myriad details. 

Ensure that your loved ones are not overburdened, unsure or indecisive about what your wishes are in any given circumstance. I can help you put practical plans and directives in place. Your family will know what to do, and where to find all the important documents and directives needed to carry out your wishes.

Equally worthy of your consideration, are the personal aspects you may want to convey and leave behind for loved ones. I will hold space for you to explore, discuss, create, and plan for what those words, thoughts, or items might be. We will work together to help you express your legacy and love. I honor how sacred and personal this work is and I consider it a privilege to work beside you as we explore the options that might resonate best with you.

SERVICES

  • Develop Advanced Care Directives and Advanced Care Planning

  • Facilitating discussion for MOLST/POLST Medical Order considerations

  • Create and Assemble an Important Documents Binder

  • Create Life Review/ Life Legacy Project

    •  Online or Written Life Review or Legacy Project, Letters to Loved Ones, 

    • Audio or Video Messages, Art or Photo Collages, Journals, Remembrance Projects

  • Facilitate and Support Family Discussions for End of Life Wishes

  • Emotional support and space to come to terms with diagnosis and dealing with anticipatory grief

  • Create a Vigil Plan for how you would like to be supported and cared for

  • Explore ways to honor you and your individuality. We can explore beliefs, culture, religion and interests to create a process that reflects your values and traditions

  • Explore and Plan Funeral/Burial Options

  • Companionship

    • Non judgmental, compassionate listening, friendly, connected, intuitive and open-hearted companioning.

    • Implementing whatever might engage and be meaningful to a person.

    • It might look like… active listening, light or deep conversation, listening to music, crafting, game playing, reading, puzzles, baking, walking or just being a quiet presence                                  

  • Write your own obituary 

  • Plans for caregiving and support

  • Gentle stretching exercises and/or guided meditations

  • Certified through the Alzheimer’s Association Person-Centered Dementia Care Training Program

I am a Companion to the Elderly in addition to being a Certified End-of-Life Doula. I am also certified through the Alzheimer's Association Person-Centered Dementia Care Training Program which is built around evidence-based practices that provide quality dementia care.
My goal in companioning, is to increase the quality of life for your loved one. I provide non-medical support, activities and companionship, meeting the person where they are at in life. I have compassionate listening skills and a passion for helping a person live their best life, no matter the circumstance.