Compassionate End of Life Doula Services for Families Facing Dementia

At Sweet Basil Senior Care, we support older adults and their families, especially during the most challenging transitions. When dementia becomes part of the journey, so does uncertainty, fear, and overwhelming responsibility. That’s where our end of life doula services step in—with calm, knowledge, and heart.

Dementia is a progressive, terminal illness. It deserves honest conversation. Though many people think those living with dementia can’t participate in end-of-life planning, that’s simply not true, especially when we act early. As dementia care advocates, we help create space for thoughtful, person-centered dialogue about illness, loss, and legacy.

End of Life Doula Support from a Dementia Specialist

Ann, our lead dementia coach and trained end-of-life doula, brings deep experience in dementia care and end-of-life support. This dual expertise ensures that our doula services are attuned not only to emotional needs but to the specific challenges dementia presents at each stage.

Whether you’re facing a recent diagnosis or walking with a loved one through their final days, our work is grounded in compassion and clarity. Through dementia coaching, we offer tailored, non-medical support that honors the dignity and voice of the person living with the illness.

What Our Doula Services Include

Our end of life doula support is fully customizable and may involve:

• Creating space for open conversations about illness, dying, and fear

• Listening deeply to an individual’s end-of-life wishes and helping communicate them

• Discussing advanced directives, preferences, and what comfort looks like

• Guiding legacy projects like memory books or letters to loved ones

• Helping families process anticipatory grief, guilt, and emotional overwhelm

• Preparing a peaceful environment for death in the home, based on personal wishes

• Explaining the dying process, its physical and emotional signs, so families know what to expect

We also help caregivers utilize trusted dementia assessment tools to better understand their loved one's progression through the disease. This insight informs care decisions and supports clearer communication among family members.

Why End of Life Doulas Matter

A doula isn’t a replacement for medical care. We’re a compassionate presence—someone who sits with you, listens without judgment, and helps you feel less alone. For families navigating dementia, our end-of-life doula serves as a dementia consultant, emotional anchor, and companion all in one.

When You Need a Dementia Specialist

Sweet Basil Senior Care proudly serves families nationally. If you’ve been searching for a dementia specialist who understands not just the disease but the whole experience of caregiving and loss, we’re here for you.

Whether you need dementia care coaching, help navigating end of life planning, or someone to walk beside you in the most vulnerable moments, we’re ready to support you and your family with care that feels both expert and human.