Services
Companion Services
- Emotional Support: Offering a non-judgmental ear for fears, hopes, and memories, helping resolve emotional issues
- Guidance: Assisting with grief, fear, and other emotional responses to dying
- Medical Liaison: Helping patients and families navigate medical systems and end-of-life care
Practical Supports
- Care Planning: Creating an end-of-life plan aligned with personal wishes
- Coordination: Collaborating with healthcare providers and hospice services for cohesive care
- Vigil Planning: Organizing the final 24-48 hours of life
- End-of-Life Planning: Arranging for the wake, funeral, and writing eulogies
Physical Comforts
- Comfort Measures: Providing suggestions to increase physical comfort, such as adjusting lights and music
- Vigil Sittings: Being present during the final hours for continuous support
Spiritual Support
- Rituals and Ceremonies: Facilitating meaningful rituals or spiritual practices
- Life Review: Helping document life stories for loved ones
Educational Support
- Information: Educating on the dying process, symptoms, and comfort interventions
- Resources: Providing guidance on legal, financial, and funeral planning
Advocacy
- Patient Advocacy: Ensuring the individual's wishes are respected
- Advance Directives: Assisting with healthcare directives and legal documents
Post-Death Support
- Immediate Guidance: Assisting families with immediate actions after death
- Grief Support: Providing emotional support and referrals to grief counseling
Continuity of Care
- Collaborative Care: Working with other healthcare providers to ensure seamless transitions and ongoing emotional support