Resources

We all exist somewhere between thriving and dying. At some point we’ll be asked to make weighty decisions (assuming death doesn’t come suddenly) as they relate to our health and how that affects quality and quantity of life. This pamphlet is one way to start navigating those questions.

Current statistics state: 1 in 5 adults will be a non-paid family caregiver— a role most of us haven’t thought about or truly understand what’s involved. This tool groups tasks into skill-sets, encourages you to expand who cares and invites the primary caregiver to resist signing-up for everything—as that leads to caregiver burnout. You and your care team will establish a baseline, notice gaps and identify what’s urgent and important. Start there, make a plan for the rest.

It doesn’t matter how recent or long ago they died, we often ponder how to keep their spirit alive. Well, we’ve got some creative ideas for you AND they don’t break the bank! Have some fun with how you remember them. For those planning a funeral, memorial service, celebration of life or looking for ways to recognize a co-worker who died—download this for some solid ideas for any budget.

Humans can be messy—and when we have a complicated relationship with someone who died, it’s hard to navigate how to remember them (if we want to) while we prioritize taking care of ourselves. The ideas in this free download might be just what you are looking for to navigate this chapter in a way that feels right to you.

Maggie & Patricia share intimate experiences of what happens at the bedside of a dying person, a place many of us have never been, but have questions about.

The authors dive into what people need for a peaceful death, the thing we all desire.

Drs. Sammy & Hsien provide both insights and tools to navigate life-altering illness journey’s right from diagnosis that support patients, caregivers and medical teams navigate essential yet often avoided conversations with more ease.

Atul Gawande asks, “What is a good day for you?” A brilliant question we can unpack and build upon.

Medical professionals ask, “What values do you have and how can we meet those with your goals of care.” It starts with "what’s a good day look like.”

Pat O’Connor gently reminds us we’re living longer and good health doesn't always keep pace. Read about families who traversed our complicated medical system with professionals hardwired to "save lives" for many diseases for which there is no cure.

Sharon Kaufman, shines a light and helps us understand our complicated and fragmented medical system.

She asks, “Where do we draw the line when it comes to extraordinary treatments and longer lives. Who benefits?”

Delia Chiarmonte shares patient journey’s with us to support those on the journey of a life-limiting illness as well as their caregivers, as it is a team effort. Everyone’s illness journey is unique, and knowing what is important along that journey isn’t always obvious.

Miguel Chen has a way of presenting things in a matter of fact, directness that is enveloped in compassion and kindness. This book might help you both navigate and discover death.