caregiver SUPPORT
As a death doula, I can provide essential non-medical support and companionship to family or friends providing care, throughout the dying process and after death.
Caring for a dying loved one or tending to their affairs after death can be an overwhelming and isolating experience. Accomplishing simple day-to-day tasks can seem impossible. It can feel as if you have no one to share the burden or simply listen to your challenges. Rather than reinvent the wheel or exhaust your time and energy, these services can help you re-prioritize how you spend your time.
You may just need support moving through tasks or feelings, and that is something I know how to do in my bones.
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Support
Whether you have recently become a caretaker (due to an event, diagnosis or hospice placement), or have long been serving in a caregiving role, this service provides critical support for day-to-day needs and tasks on a short or long term basis. Based on your needs, I can run errands, work through “to do’s” remotely, or carry out in-home tasks.
Together we will determine your needs and create a support plan.
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Vigil & Respite
Respite provides the opportunity to take a break, offering temporary relief from the demanding responsibilities of constant care. Whether it's a few hours or a full day, it is essential for caregivers to attend to their own well-being.
Sitting vigil is more than just being present; it is about offering a compassionate and profound presence for both the dying individual and their caregivers at a very sacred time, during the final days or hours of a person's life.
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Listening Sessions
Losing a loved one can be overwhelming to process, especially in the company of those grieving the same loss. This service is a dedicated time for you to vent and disclose the fullness of your experience. By sharing your challenges, I can support and validate your feelings and experience. Only if desired, I can provide guidance on supporting someone as they die and perspective for integrating a major loss into your day-to-day.
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Wrapping Up Affairs
Even the most thoughtful and planned person will leave behind tasks to deal with and reminders of them being gone. Dealing with the small things can become overwhelming, especially while trying to tend to your grief. Whether it’s obtaining a death certificate, cutting off mail, closing/freezing accounts, or sorting through belongings, it can feel like a never-ending list of “to do’s”.