Caregiver Emotional Support: Weekly/as needed check-ins, caregiver education, caregiver resources (such as local support groups, hotlines respite cares etc.), crisis support.
General Patient Advocacy: Education (teaching the caregiver/patient to advocate for themselves), direct assistance in advocacy as needed.
Hospice Support: Hospice education, liaison support between the hospice agency and caregiver/patient as needed.
In-Home Care and Facility Research/Resources: Education (private pay home care options, facilities and other resources), liaison support between the home care agency/facility and the caregiver/patient as needed.
Direct Caregiving: Occasional caregiving for the patient/respite care for the caregiver, general companionship for the patient (does not include skilled nursing tasks), sitting vigil with the patient during the active dying process.
Additional Services: POA/Guardianship/Conservatorship education and assistance, advanced directive planning, grief support.
Christina Ann Wall, End of Life Doula 