Death doulas or end-of-life doulas are frontline caregivers who offer healing care to families and patients during critical illness and the dying process. They are not about medical intervention – their training is in compassionate care and communication. They work individually or in teams, being available around the clock, filling the care gaps before, nearing and during death. As the Conscious Dying Institute notes, “The compassionate presence of an end-of-life doula increases quality life moments of the families and patients they serve. Their presence at bedside assures that families and loved ones can focus on what is most important throughout the dying time.” If you are looking for a doula, I can help refer you to someone in your area.