Pre-deathThe Importance of Making Choices Before Cognitive Decline Begins Nov 27, 2023 CatherineComment on The Importance of Making Choices Before Cognitive Decline Begins As the number of people with dementia grows, we must face the fact that statistically
Pre-deathTransitioning From Independent to Assisted Living Nov 13, 2023 CatherineComment on Transitioning From Independent to Assisted Living I’ve often considered changing my title from death doula to transition doula. This is because
Pre-deathCreating Advance Care Directives and Choosing a Health Care Proxy Oct 9, 2023 Catherine3 Comments on Creating Advance Care Directives and Choosing a Health Care Proxy As we navigate the uncertainties of life, it’s essential to plan for the unexpected, especially
Pre-deathSocial Media & Immortality: What Happens To Our Accounts When We Die Sep 25, 2023 CatherineComment on Social Media & Immortality: What Happens To Our Accounts When We Die Our online presence has become an integral part of our identity in the digital age.
Pre-deathDying and Depressed About It? Do These Things To Feel Better Sep 11, 2023 CatherineComment on Dying and Depressed About It? Do These Things To Feel Better Sometimes dying people feel depressed. It’s not at all unusual to feel a deep sadness
Pre-deathDon’t Say That, Say This – When Comforting The Sick or Dying Sep 5, 2023 CatherineComment on Don’t Say That, Say This – When Comforting The Sick or Dying When someone we care about is facing a serious illness or nearing the end of
Pre-deathNavigating the Passage: A Journey into Guided Death Meditation Aug 14, 2023 CatherineComment on Navigating the Passage: A Journey into Guided Death Meditation In a world that often shies away from discussions about mortality and the inevitable end
Pre-deathWhat is Slow Medicine? Is It For Me? Jun 15, 2023 Catherine Slow medicine is a concept that emerged as a response to the fast-paced and technology-driven
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Pre-deathTake My Bike, Please: A Lesson in Letting Go Mar 1, 2023 Catherine1 Comment on Take My Bike, Please: A Lesson in Letting Go As a death doula, I regularly talk about the healing value of embracing impermanence. Clients
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