Posts by Suzanne

What is Hospice Care? What is the “Hospice Gap” and How Do You Fill It? Hospice care is a beautiful model designed to provide compassionate end-of-life support, focusing on comfort and dignity. However, many people are unaware of a growing issue in hospice care today—the “Hospice Gap.” This gap represents the disparity between what hospice…

Understanding the History of Death and Why It Became the Number One Fear For many of us, the concept of death brings a deep sense of fear. But how did something so natural become the number one fear worldwide? This blog explores the history of our relationship with death, how we’ve lost touch with its…

Doula Houses to Solve the End-of-Life Crisis: A New Way Forward In today’s rapidly aging world, the demand for compassionate end-of-life care has never been more pressing. Many of our Doulagiver graduates are wanting to open Doula Houses. Doula Houses will be non-medical holistic end of life care homes that are run by certified Doulagivers…

Pain Management for the Dying: A Compassionate Approach Caring for a loved one at the end of life is a profound responsibility, one that can be both emotionally and physically challenging. Effective pain management is crucial during this time, not just for the comfort of the patient, but for the peace of mind of those…

At some point in our lives, hospice services will be necessary – whether it be for ourselves, our parents, siblings, spouses, or partners. While death is inevitable, we do have the power to choose the services we utilize during the end-of-life process. Hospice is a wonderful model of care for those facing the end-of-life journey.…

What if I told you the greatest determining factor in whether or not an end of life journey is considered positive is the level of support experienced throughout the process?  Would you agree that there is always room for more support in that scenario or settle for the bare minimum?  When considering your own end…

Higher Consciousness is a state of elevated awareness humans are capable of achieving by taking meaningful and consistent action in a few key areas of their lives. As the name suggests, it is an awakening to the true nature of reality and to oneself. This awareness requires us to connect with the present moment and…

Forgiveness is one of the most powerful tools we have in life. It gives us control over making the conscious choice to move forward from past painful experiences, hurt, and trauma. At Doulagivers Institute, we recognize forgiveness as a transformational tool for healing and finding peace during the end of life journey for patients and…

Death is an inevitable part of life but discussions about death and dying can often feel taboo. That’s why we’re hosting a monthly “Death Talk” Q&A Discussion, aimed at creating a safe space to openly talk about this difficult subject. Hosted by Doulagivers Institute and Suzanne B. O’Brien RN, this webinar will help you learn…