QualityOfLifeCare.com by Deanna Cochran-A Window Into the End of Life Doula World

How do people want to live while they're dying? is one question Deanna Cochran explores on an interview with End Of Life University. Deanna Cochran was eager to share with others about people being able to have palliative care before hospice care.

That could have eased a great deal of suffering and pain. So learn more on her site, www.qualityoflifecare.com Many caring medical people realize there are missing links and they are striving to bridge key gaps. Palliative care should be considered early on and by a team to assist with natural transitions. Also the home funeral movement is growing as a viable option. Lots to learn even with these movements coming up since 2000.

The Death Cafe Movement put much into motion. End of Life Doulas (EOLDs) can help many people with understanding important ways to prepare for anyone well before the paperwork or assistance is needed. Yet getting the word out is a lot of the work everyone can help with to assist people in 'having the conversations' and taking steps toward working together for the good of each and every person to have the support they need with paperwork (including Advance Directives and Living Wills, and even POA, Power of Attorney for financial matters if one is in need of help.)

EOLDs are non-medical, non-legal consultants who can assist with hospice or elder care to help everyone know their options and see that more support if given to all in the care-giving team. Hope these become familiar terms in every country and state so the standard can be accessed for all and no one need feel alone in times of need.

Listening to some talks online can be helpful and pacing the information on a calendar for weekly or bi-weekly efforts can promote shared learning and ongoing discussions so more people are in the loop should help be needed.

Preparing for any time of 'sudden need' or 'need due to illness or travel' with extra funds and resource people can be practical. The site Caring Bridge also offers some practical ways to network and support a person in need as well as their care team. All the best getting the help everyone may need and being a support to others as is reasonable. Peace and light!