Join The Movement
We need you…
You are being drawn into serving others in one of the most sacred life transitions. And unfortunately, this transition is not well supported by the mainstream healthcare system.
And it is in the latter stages of serious illness when most suffering is likely to occur–as a person is approaching their dying. And herein lies the struggle.
It can be a literal nightmare. This is the time period about which physicians like Dr. Atul Gawande, Dr. Ira Byock, Dr. Jessica Zitter are writing their books. We all are agreeing that as a society (and within healthcare) we are not dealing with a person’s decline towards their death appropriately and that is resulting in so much suffering—physically and in every other way.
This time period from ‘when-treatments-begin-to-stop-working’ to entering hospice service is when you hear the most awful stories. And with our healthcare system continuing to fragment and reduce services and reimbursements, it’s only going to be worse for people to find the care they need.
And, on top of this, the population of elders is growing at an alarming rate and by 2030, there will be more people over the age of 65 than under 18 for the 1st time in history! And family (non-paid) caregivers are 7:1 now; by 2030, it will be 4:1.
We need you with us now more than ever. Join the movement that is changing the world.
As you bring your time, energy and expertise to support, companion, and advocate for others, we are here to help YOU and provide the support, education, skills and care YOU need.
CareDoula® Education’s mission is to equip and empower people to provide quality care so that our communities do NOT suffer as they live with serious illness and as they die.
We are all affected by the dying of those we love; it’s part of life. For most of us, this is usually shocking and grievous, even though we know it’s coming. There is pain surrounding it that will never go away. And there is a layer of fear, pain and suffering that is needless.
This is 100% true. And THAT is what we are here to address, so that way you can deal with the important matters of what is in front of you. Needless suffering should be removed as quickly as possible.
We know how to help you do that.
