Introduction: End of Life Doulas – Midwives to the Dying

End-of-life issues affect everyone, regardless of age, health, or background.

Death, although unavoidable, is rarely discussed openly. Families and individuals often face crisis moments unprepared, having to deal with complex medical, legal, ethical, and emotional decisions. The lack of awareness and conversation can lead to confusion, stress, and missed opportunities for closure.

Join us if you are:

  • Individuals facing a terminal illness or nearing the end of their natural life.
  • Family members and friends of those who are dying, seek to support and
  • understand their loved ones.
  • Caregivers and healthcare professionals entrusted with providing compassionate, dignified care.
  • Anyone wishing to prepare thoughtfully for their own future, knowing that clarity and planning can bring peace of mind.

Death Doulas play a vital role in the end-of-life journey, offering holistic support that addresses the emotional, spiritual, and practical needs of individuals and their families. In this session, we will discuss emotional support, spiritual guidance, practical assistance, legacy projects, and vigil presence.

A Better Death is home to three INELDA-trained Cook County Death Doulas who help guide those transitioning to death and their loved ones through the dying process.  Along with their compassionate end-of-life care, the Doulas also endeavor to destigmatize death and help people gain a more conscious relationship to mortality through Death Cafés, seminars, and workshops.
https://agingwellresources.org/cook-county-end-of-life-doulas/

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