The website Living with Purpose says that, “Your Personal Legacy is more than simply a statement of how you wish to be remembered after you pass on. It is something that enriches your life and reveals you and what your life is about to your family, friends, and your community.”
Believe it or not research suggests that there is a correlation between sad movies and our happiness – the idea being that by watching heart-wrenching movies, we appreciate more what we have in our own lives. Watching sad movies can also validate our own feelings of grief, depression and angst.
What a busy month was May. I said a final good-bye to several cherished clients, spent quality time providing respite to wonderful people living with dementia…
“Beyond a wholesome discipline, be gentle with yourself. You are a child of the universe no less than the trees and the stars; you have a right to be here.”
Explore the critical rights of the dying with the Dying Person’s Bill of Rights, a cornerstone for ethical end-of-life care and advocacy.
Spring 2024 is shaping up to be a busy time. I’ve got lots going on this spring, so check out what’s coming up that might be of interst to you.
As a death doula, I have many clients living with dementia. During every visit, I try to engage my clients in conversation. Our loved ones with dementia often feel abandoned, ignored and overlooked. Conversation is a vehicle for connection, for dignity and for compassion.
What happens when you try to talk about dying and death with your family and friends?
Embrace each day as potentially your last by finding joy, practicing gratitude, and planning for a ‘good death’ with daily delights.
Stories bind us, entertain, and heal. As a Death Doula, I’ll share tales that shape our understanding of life, death, and memory.
Cremation rates in Canada have soared, with many opting for urns or scattering ashes, reflecting a shift from traditional burial practices.