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Have you or someone you know ever been diagnosed with a life-limiting illness? Are you aware of who can provide support and guidance...

Improving the quality of care at the end of life has become a priority for many. By seeking advancements in a range of palliative...

Have you ever thought about how incredible it is to exist--how miraculous it is to be on this planet to experience, to love, and to be?...

For some, the winter holiday season can be an incredibly lonely time, but there are ways to handle grief during the festivities.

As a death doula, my purpose will be to humbly accompany the dying to the very edge of their last breath.

Common symptoms for those nearing death can all be soothed by a yoga practice adapted to each person’s needs and abilities.

Being assertive is about making choices and being confident and feeling good about ourselves and the decisions we make.

One of the most difficult conversations to have with a child is about death. Usually, we wait until someone or a pet is dying or has died.

It's no secret that pets play an important role in our lives. The loss of that pet can be devastating.

Time management is a skill which does not come naturally; it must be learned.

As part of Home Hospice Association's campaign this year, we are focusing on the theme of Nourishing our Hearts to Ease Suffering.

This week is Invisible Disabilities Week, which started on October 16th and runs until Saturday, October 22nd. Its aim is to raise...

Home Hospice Association’s Certified Infant and Pregnancy Loss Doulas help individuals through one of the worst times of their lives.

I’d like to reflect on the differences between my experiences as a death doula trainee and as a death doula training facilitator.

Caregivers provide much needed physical and emotional support as well as companionship for the person they are caring for.

How is it to grieve someone that is right beside you? Is that possible? Yes. Most caregivers don’t recognize that feelings of anger, sadness

The Diana Pathway workshop trains death doulas to care for MAiD patients.

When you hear those words, “There’s nothing left that we can do for you”, it is easy to think that you have no more decisions to make. It’s

Hospice's mission is to provide patients with the best end-of-life care possible, including giving attention to their mental health.

Hospice volunteers provide essential care in the latter months of a person's life.