Talking about end-of-life wishes might feel overwhelming, but it’s one of the most meaningful conversations you can have—no matter your age. These discussions ensure that your values and preferences are honored, bringing peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.

In our latest blog, we share five practical tips to help you prepare for these conversations with clarity and compassion. From reflecting on your feelings to using helpful tools like advance directives, this guide is here to support you every step of the way.

Remember: It’s never too early to start. These conversations are for everyone.

The holiday season can be both beautiful and overwhelming, especially for caretakers of loved ones nearing the end of life. While providing care and support, it’s easy to forget about your own needs. This holiday, remember that caring for yourself is just as important as caring for others. Here are five simple self-care tips to help you navigate this season with more ease and balance

Because of our inherent susceptibility due to the nature of our work, it's really important for end-of-life doulas and grief specialists to be able to recognize the signs of compassion fatigue and have some resourcing in place for how to recharge and process. It's also key that we have measures in place for when we may need to take extended periods off. Compassion fatigue is real. It's happened to me, caring for my husband Jonathan with Alzheimer's. It happens to people that I know who are working in the field. So what do we do about that?

You may think end-of-life doulas are only for the last days before death or at least when there has been a terminal diagnosis, but they can actually be engaged at various points long before death. Here's how and when they can help.

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