End-of-Life Doula Alana Osher is Finding New Ways to Communicate During COVID-19

Sharing Stories from End-of-Life Doulas

English - May 20, 2020 19:00 - 12 minutes - 8.6 MB
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Alana Osher is an end-of-life doula and a hospice volunteer. UVM End-of-Life Doula Professional Certificate program taught Osher the power of holding space and being present for whatever unfolds. That learning has proven to be incredibly helpful amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
In this episode of End of Life Care from a Distance, Osher and other end-of-life doulas are finding creative ways to support the dying and their families.

End-of-Life Doulas complement the care provided by family members and friends, as well as medical, palliative, and hospice professionals, within the settings of hospitals, senior care facilities, and homes.