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Companion Doula and End of Life Doula
The tragedy isn't that people with dementia forget; it is that they are forgotten - John Swinton
Meet Open Doors By Grace
Services
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission, Vision, & Values
Companion Doula:
- Companion Care
- Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Support
- Setting Goals for daily activities
- Transportation for daily activities
- Dementia Support
- Light House keeping
- Errands and shopping
- Meal Prep
- Respite Care for family
End of Life Coach:
- Advance/Healthcare Directives
- Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Support
- Legacy Buidling
- Vigil P
Companion Doula:
- Companion Care
- Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Support
- Setting Goals for daily activities
- Transportation for daily activities
- Dementia Support
- Light House keeping
- Errands and shopping
- Meal Prep
- Respite Care for family
End of Life Coach:
- Advance/Healthcare Directives
- Emotional, Spiritual, and Physical Support
- Legacy Buidling
- Vigil Planning and Support
- Bereavement Support for Children and Adults
- Planning a Good Death
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission, Vision, & Values
Mission: To provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support by partnering “with” individuals as they walk their journey in life with dementia and/or terminal illness.
Vision: To build communities that support and include the individual and caregiver living with dementia and/or terminal illness.
Values as a caregiver:
· Compassion
Mission: To provide emotional, spiritual, and physical support by partnering “with” individuals as they walk their journey in life with dementia and/or terminal illness.
Vision: To build communities that support and include the individual and caregiver living with dementia and/or terminal illness.
Values as a caregiver:
· Compassionate: We as humans need more than medical care; we need emotional, physical and spiritual support from compassionate caregivers.
· Valuing: Everyone should be treated with reverence and awe, no matter their mental or physical capabilities; everyone has a value and history.
· Present: To be a good caregiver, we must be physically present with the individual and experience their life by putting our personal goals and agendas to the side.
· Attentive: Caregivers should be alert, attentive listeners, and pay attention to detail; listening and observing allows us to better understand the needs of the individual.
· Delight: We should offer and look for the moments of delight and share that joy with the individual.
· Community Oriented: Every individual has a story that is part of the larger narrative of community; as the community, when one suffers, we all suffer.
Background
Mission, Vision, & Values
Client Bill of Rights
Beth is a dedicated and compassionate Companion Doula and a Certified End-of-Life Doula. Beth's work focuses on companion and respite care, clients with dementia, living life well today, advanced care directives, planning a good death, legacy building, comfort, and death education. She has over 16 years of supporting patients and their fa
Beth is a dedicated and compassionate Companion Doula and a Certified End-of-Life Doula. Beth's work focuses on companion and respite care, clients with dementia, living life well today, advanced care directives, planning a good death, legacy building, comfort, and death education. She has over 16 years of supporting patients and their families as they navigate critical illness, the healthcare environment and loss. Her work has included coaching on pediatric and adult grief, coping with traumatic life events and providing supportive environments. Beth partners with her clients and their families to develop goals and action plans that address their unique emotional, spiritual, and physical needs. Beth founded Open Doors by Grace to serve Kennesaw, Marietta, Acworth and Sandy Springs. To learn more, you can reach out to Beth at Opendoorsbygrace@gmail.com.
Studies and Training include but not limited to:
- Bachelor of Science in Family and Consumer Sciences @ Florida State University with focus on the Hospitalized Child and Child Life
- Master of Conflict Management @ Kennesaw State University
- Child Life Specialist Internships at Wolfson's Children's Hospital and John's Hopkins
- Certified End-of-Life Doula (Death Doula) and Certified Advanced Care Specialist with International Doula Life Movement
Client Bill of Rights
Client Responsibilities
Client Bill of Rights
- I have the right to live and die with dignity and respect.
- I have the right to receive care in a safe setting, free from all forms of abuse.
- I have the right to retain my individuality and not be judged by my decisions, which may be contrary to the beliefs of others.
- I have the right to be cared for by caring, sensitive, knowledgeable peo
- I have the right to live and die with dignity and respect.
- I have the right to receive care in a safe setting, free from all forms of abuse.
- I have the right to retain my individuality and not be judged by my decisions, which may be contrary to the beliefs of others.
- I have the right to be cared for by caring, sensitive, knowledgeable people who will try to understand my needs both in this life and as I prepare for my transition from this life.
- I have the right to discuss and enlarge my religious beliefs and experiences, regardless of what they may mean to others.
- I have a right to have my questions answered honestly.
- I have the right to receive appropriate and timely care without discrimination.
- I have the right to a reasonable response to my requests and needs.
- I have a right to have my personal & health information protected.
- I have a right to know my treatment, risks, and benefits.
- I have the right to participate in decisions pertaining to my care.
- I have a right to refuse treatment.
- I have the right to know fees for service, ask questions and approve services prior to billing.
- I have a right to create Advanced Care Directives and designate a decision maker to exercise these rights.
- I have the right to die with peace and dignity.
- I have the right to not die alone.
- I have the right to have help from and for my family in accepting my plans around my death.
Client Responsibilities
Client Responsibilities
Client Responsibilities
My Responsibility
- Ask questions about my diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan.
- To speak up and share any concerns or needs I have.
- Participate in the development of my care plan.
- Designate a decision maker to act on my behalf, if needed.
- Assure financial obligations relating to services are fulfilled as promptly as possible.
- To keep s
My Responsibility
- Ask questions about my diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan.
- To speak up and share any concerns or needs I have.
- Participate in the development of my care plan.
- Designate a decision maker to act on my behalf, if needed.
- Assure financial obligations relating to services are fulfilled as promptly as possible.
- To keep scheduled appointments or let us know if you are unable to keep them.
- Be considerate and respectful.
- Share my wishes and desires.
Recommended Resources
Client Responsibilities
Client Responsibilities
- What Is a Death Doula? – Cleveland Clinic
- Homepage - Positive Approach to Care (teepasnow.com)
- Aging Angst and Alleluias on Apple Podcasts
- Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens: Kenneth L. Carder: 9781501880247 - Christianbook.com
- Our Mission - NATIONAL END-OF-LIFE DOULA ALLIANCE (NEDA) (nedalliance.org)
- Inte
- What Is a Death Doula? – Cleveland Clinic
- Homepage - Positive Approach to Care (teepasnow.com)
- Aging Angst and Alleluias on Apple Podcasts
- Ministry with the Forgotten: Dementia through a Spiritual Lens: Kenneth L. Carder: 9781501880247 - Christianbook.com
- Our Mission - NATIONAL END-OF-LIFE DOULA ALLIANCE (NEDA) (nedalliance.org)
- International Doula Life Movement | Doula Training
- What is a Death Doula? - Supporting End-of-Life Care: Death Doulas, Death Cafes, & Grief Resources - Research Guides at East Carolina University Libraries (ecu.edu)
- Aging Care in Marietta, GA – Senior Care – Engage Seniors (alohatoaging.org)
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