Peaceful End of Life-Patient Advocacy

02/13/2026

After years of supporting families through medical crises — sitting at hospital beds and kitchen tables — here’s what I know:

Silence and lack of communication cause more suffering than death ever does.

Talk to your loved ones sooner.

02/05/2026

Hospice decisions don’t have to feel overwhelming. In this article, I share practical guidance for choosing hospice care and explain how a death doula can offer steady support, advocacy, and clarity from diagnosis through the dying process. 💜
Read it here:

How to choose the right hospice for your loved one. Learn essential questions to ask, warning signs to watch for, and get expert guidance from an end-of-life doula.

01/30/2026

Many people assume that if a doctor recommends something, it must be the only option — or the “right” one.

But today’s healthcare system is rushed, fragmented, and often leaves patients and families without the time or space to ask important questions. When illness becomes complex, it can feel overwhelming to know how to slow things down and make decisions that truly align with your values.

I wrote a new article about when and why a patient advocate can help — especially before things feel urgent.

👉 When Illness Gets Complicated, a Patient Advocate Can Help

Navigating serious or chronic illness can feel overwhelming. Learn how a patient advocate helps families ask better questions and make informed care decisions.

01/28/2026

I’ve worked in natural and holistic health for more than 25 years, and one of the gentlest tools I continue to use in my work as a Patient Advocate and End-of-Life Doula is flower remedies (also called flower essences).

Flower remedies don’t “fix” or suppress emotions. Instead, they offer subtle emotional support during times of stress, grief, anxiety, caregiving, and major life transitions — often long before end-of-life care is even discussed.

They can be safely used alongside medical treatments and are especially helpful for those who feel emotionally overwhelmed but want something gentle and non-invasive.

I wrote a short article sharing why I use flower remedies, how they work, and who they may be helpful for. 🌸
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Flower Remedies or Flower Essences for the end of life

01/16/2026

Grief affects each person differently. Here's a great website with some wonderful resources:

Grief reflects the depth of our love and the significance of our relationships. Every one deserves support, understanding, and kindness as they carry what has been lost and continue living.

01/15/2026

One of the things I try to impress upon people is this very thing...when we really start to understand that our life is very short and very limited, things become much more important in our lives.

01/05/2026

Is it time for Hospice? As an End-of-Life Doula, I’ve seen how often families are asked to make hospice decisions without clear information — or being told they have options.

This guide was created to change that.

How to Choose the Right Hospice helps individuals and families understand hospice care, compare providers, and advocate for comfort-focused, patient-centered care.

Available as a printable PDF, ideal for comparing multiple hospice providers.

👉 Learn more:

A compassionate, step-by-step printable PDF (66 pages) to help families research, interview, and compare hospice agencies with confidence. Instant download.

01/02/2026

Sometimes the greatest way to honor those who’ve gone before us is to live what they taught us — in how we show up, how we love, and how we care for others. 🩷

12/29/2025

💜 Medical care and emotional care are both essential — but they’re not the same.

So many families focus on interventions and tests, yet what people truly long for at the end of life is presence, comfort, connection, and being known.

In my newest article, we explore the difference between medical care and emotional care, why so many people prefer warmth and familiarity at the end of life, and how emotional support can transform someone’s final days from something clinical to something deeply human.

👉 Read the full article:
https://www.peacefulendoflife.com/medical-vs-emotional-care-at-end-of-life-peaceful-end-of-life/

If you’ve ever wondered how to support someone more meaningfully — or how to make end-of-life care feel more “human” — this one’s for you. 💫

Learn the difference between medical and emotional care at the end of life, why both matter, and how comfort, presence, and choice shape a more human death.

12/28/2025

This is so beautiful 🩵

12/20/2025

The holidays aren’t joyful for everyone. Some are grieving, some are caregiving, and some are quietly preparing for goodbye.

Let’s lead with kindness.
Let’s offer grace.

And if nothing else, let’s not make things harder for one another. 💜

12/18/2025

A local writer recently shared this thoughtful piece about her experience fostering a hospice dog — and the larger cultural gap we have around loss and end-of-life conversations. I was honored to be included in the story.

If you’ve ever felt unsure how to sit with grief — your own or someone else’s — this is a meaningful read.

Meanwhile, in real life, sad news finds its way through the cell towers. A text message converts to data packets, bounces between satellites and ground – When our foster dog Darcie received a terminal diagnosis, I sat with sadness—and learned from an end-of-life doula that presence doesn't requi...