A Better Death, LLC

• INELDA-trained Death Doulas provide emotional, social, and spiritual end-of-life support for individuals and their families at any point in their journey – from early diagnosis to last breath and anywhere in-between
• Services include assistance with creating and sharing life-stories, advanced care planning, memorial planning, grief support, being present at end of life and more

Care Partners Advance Planning Assistance

• Trained Advance Care Planning Navigators meet one-on-one in your home or at Care Partners offices to answer questions and help complete Health Care Directives
• Notary service can be arranged at Care Partners offices

Care Partners Care Coordination

• Care Partner’s Care Coordinators can help clients connect with area service providers, develop a plan for in-home, long-term and/or advanced care, and receive continuing encouragement and support
• End of life assistance includes helping clients understand and complete a Health Care Directive, locate and coordinate local end of life resources, and communicate wishes to the family
• There is no charge for services, but clients may be invited to make an optional donation based on household income

Care Partners Companion Volunteers

• Trained, background-checked volunteers connect with older adults to touch base, share friendly visits, provide respite for caregivers, or offer support at end of life. 
• Companions often meet weekly but are free to determine frequency and timing that works for them
• Arrangements can be made to chat by phone, meet in clients’ homes, or enjoy walks or outings together

North Shore Health - Home Health Care

• Provides care services to individuals in their place of residence for the purpose of promoting, maintaining, or restoring an individual’s health, minimizing the effects of illness and disability, and supporting an individual’s needs during end-of life
• Services include RN skilled nursing, home health aide, physical therapy and foot care
• Services may paid for by Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance or sliding fee/private pay - cost of services will be confidentially discussed by professional staff
• A provider referral may be needed to initiate the service or authorize payment