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End-of-Life Planning Supportive Community Holistic Modalities
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My role as a non-medical Care Companion, Care Consultant, and End-of-Life Doula is to be present in all ways possible, to hold space, and to meet people where they are on their caregiving or end-of-life journey.
My role as a non-medical Care Companion, Care Consultant, and End-of-Life Doula is to be present in all ways possible, to hold space, and to meet people where they are on their caregiving or end-of-life journey.
Begin the Journey
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Engage in reflective reminiscing, explore legacy and meaning, express love and gratitude, clarify wishes and values, and support emotional well-being in gentle and heartful conversations to initiate end-of-life planning.
CREATING CIRCLES OF EXTENDED Community
Why We Need Non-Medical Support
Non-medical, holistic, and practical support is the answer to the present and future healthcare crisis in caring for our loved ones and each other during the last days of our lives. We have an increasing over-65 population, “the Silver Tsunami,” who will require increased attention from their loved ones and others who understand the issues of this time well.
the good life equation
The Power of Simple Steps
We live in a death-denying culture where we don’t like to talk about death and become uncomfortable around those who are grieving. Often the end-of-life finds us and our families taken by surprise, processing regrets and roads not taken, and not knowing what to say or how to help our loved ones. What if we could approach death more mindfully with simple goals that allow us to connect to our core values in the present and prepare for the future based on those values?
You may need help at various intervals in your caregiving journey. we meet you where you are.
We can start here…
Caregiver Coaching takes a holistic and compassionate approach to supporting caregivers through every stage of their journey, from the initial challenges of caregiving to the eventual loss of their loved one. By addressing emotional, practical, and relational aspects, Caregiver Coaching empowers caregivers to navigate the complexities of caregiving with resilience and grace.
Caregiver Community
Discover solace and empowerment in a nurturing caregiver community, where lessons in self-care and well-being are accompanied by a supportive network and live calls with Terri, fostering a sense of belonging and understanding amidst the challenges and joys of caregiving.
As an end-of-life doula, I provide non-medical assistance to a dying person and their loved ones before, during and after death.This holistic assistance is offered as hands-on or through virtual coaching providing you, your loved one and family with mind, body, emotional, and spiritual support.
my philosophy
Meet
Terri Altschul
FOUNDER, COMPANION CAREGIVER, CAREGIVER CONSULTANT & COACH, AND EOL DOULA SPECIALIST
I have been a Caregiver most of my life – from being a mommy’s helper to my three younger brothers while growing up to becoming the family matriarch (in responsibility, not age) in my 20s while raising three sons. In the last ten years, I have been the caregiver for my husband through his cancer journey and was the caregiver and shepherd for my mom, dad, and brother at the end of their lives. I am also a professional Caregiver working in my local community. I know first-hand the weariness of being the go-to person in a world where we no longer have “a village of support” and the medical systems are so fragmented.
It is my highest honor to serve you and your loved ones during these sacred life transitions. I support difficult conversations, help you organize final wishes, and offer loving, nurturing tools for the body, mind, soul, and spirit during the end-of-life process.
Through heart-centered conversation, a genuine desire to serve you and your loved one, and an array of resources, I am that trusted companion and guide.
I view this stage of life as our greatest transformation. I am passionate about creating a village for Caregivers and empowering them to care for their loved ones, offering guidance and support so that you may engage as much or as little before, during, and after death.
zoom calls +lessons + community
Support for the Sandwich Generation
The “sandwich generation” are individuals in their middle years. They play a crucial role in providing care and support to both their parents and children, navigating complex healthcare systems, coordinating appointments, managing medications, and addressing various needs. Balancing caregiving duties with work obligations can be particularly demanding, sometimes resulting in burnout and decreased well-being. We are here to support before a crisis occurs and when a crisis occurs.
So unless we form some kind of adequate relationship to death, we're never going to live properly, and if we think of it purely as a medical thing, we have reduced life. We should think of it as some sort of mystery which we can participate in now, not something to be pushed off to one side till the last moments.
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Supporting You Through THE PHASES of your caregiving journey
Together, we can create moments of profound connection, honor the dignity of every individual, and foster a sense of peace during life’s transitions.
