Engraving Your Love Into Lasting Legacies
WHAT IS AN END OF LIFE DOULA?
Just like a birth doula helping to bring life into this world, an End of Life Doula is a non-medical professional trained to provide emotional, physical, spiritual, and informational support to a patient and family before, during, and after death.
- Compassion
- Respect
- Integrity
- Love
WHAT IS A DOULA GIVER SPECIALIST?
A Doulagiver Specialist is a full-spectrum, non-medical, holistic end of life care practitioner with an End of Life Doula Training certification.
Are you caring for an elderly parent and finding it hard to navigate this chapter?
Many people are finding themselves in the “sandwich generation” caring for children and their elderly parents while working a full time job.
If your loved one got a terminal diagnosis today, would you know how to care for them?
Many people are finding themselves in the “sandwich generation” caring for children and their elderly parents while working a full time job.
Do YOU have an aging well plan in place?
Life expectancy has almost doubled in the last 100 years. The elderly population is one of the fastest growing demographics. With advanced age comes several potential challenges: physically, cognitively, and financially. We don’t know how long we will live and what the circumstances will be when we do. It is best practice and recommended to have Living Well Aging Plans A,B & C in place to cover all possibilities. Empower yourself by choosing what you want ahead of time.
Carmelle Bio
A Journey of Compassion and Care
Carmelle Content’s life has been dedicated to supporting others through some of life’s most challenging moments. Her career began in 1985 as a Nursing Technician at St. Mary Hospital in Brooklyn, NY. In 1996, she advanced her skills by becoming a NYS Critical Care Paramedic, graduating from St. Anthony School for Health Professionals. Her commitment to patient care expanded in 2015 when she became a Certified Patient Advocate through Patient Best Advocate Training, providing a voice and support system for individuals navigating the healthcare system
In 2020, Carmelle felt called to another profound role—Death Doula work. After years of service, she was certified in 2023 by IAP College as a Death Doula and became an End of Life Doula Care Specialist in 2024, certified by the Doulagiver Institute. Through these roles, Carmelle offers compassionate, holistic care to those at the end of life and their families, ensuring that no one journeys alone.
Personal Message
To all those I love who have journeyed to the sunset of this life, I love you now, today, tomorrow. I’ll miss you and will honor you, cherishing your memories every day until we meet again.
Quote
“Those we love never die; they live in our hearts forever.” —T. Campbel
CERTIFICATIONS
Living Will
A Living Will outlines your medical treatment preferences if you become unable to communicate your decisions. It allows you to specify whether you want life-sustaining treatments, such as resuscitation or feeding tubes. This document ensures your wishes are followed during critical moments, offering peace of mind to both you and your loved ones.
Health Care Proxy
A Health Care Proxy allows you to appoint a trusted individual to make medical decisions on your behalf if you’re unable to do so. This person will act in accordance with your wishes, ensuring you receive the care you desire. Designating a proxy provides a clear voice for your healthcare when you are unable to speak for yourself.
Organ Donation
Organ Donation is the decision to donate your organs and tissues after death to help save or improve the lives of others. You can specify your organ donation preferences in your end-of-life documents, ensuring your intentions are respected. By choosing to be a donor, you leave a legacy of life and hope for those in need.
Designation of a Conservator
A Conservator is a legally appointed individual responsible for managing your financial affairs if you become incapacitated. Designating a conservator ensures that your assets and estate are handled according to your wishes. This appointment provides security and safeguards your financial well-being when you are unable to manage it yourself.
What Doulagiver Specialists Do
- Acts as the eyes and ears for the hospice/medical team
- Provide holistic support to the elderly and their caregivers
- Teach about life
- Act as patient advocates and help navigate through the complex medical system.
- Educates on the physical aspects of dying
- Respite and support for the dying and their caregiver
