End of Life Services and Support
Let Joy be your guide before, during and after death.
As an End of Life Guide, Joy will
Increase the quality of life moments for everyone involved by offering emotional, mental, spiritual and practical support
Educate and support the family before, during and after the dying process
Listen wholeheartedly and focus on what matters most to the dying individual
Encourage and help create a comfortable, peaceful environment in the home or in a healthcare setting
Promote meaningful and open conversations about the challenges, decisions to be made, unresolved issues
Provide a calm, non-judgmental and reassuring presence during emotionally intense times
Serve as a liaison to assure continuity of support
Foster coordination of care and communication with medical and Hospice providers
The following End of Life services are available:
End of life planning and visioning: articulate your wishes for end of life care and define what matters most to you physically, practically, spiritually, and emotionally
Engaging in life review work and/or personal legacy creation
Assistance with funeral planning and drafting remembrances/wishes
Creating key advance directives documents ie. Power of Attorney, Living Will, Do Not Resuscitate Order (DNR), or Physician Scope of Treatment (POST)
Organizing and bringing comfort to your home or health care environment
Help in gathering and organizing pertinent personal information
Sitting vigil at bedside and coordinating care during the dying process while providing respite for caregivers
Devising uniquely customized services and supports to meet your needs