Primary Caregivers

Learn about the road ahead and the importance of care for caregivers.

“There are only four kinds of people in the world: Those who have been caregivers, those who currently are caregivers, those who will be caregivers and those who will need a caregiver. “

Rosalyn Carter

primary caretake for husband who is dying

On the Frontlines of Caregiving

Whether you are the primary caregiver or one of many caregivers, your contribution to the quality of care a dying patient receives cannot be overstated.

Whether you are a professional caregiver or a novice doing on-the-job training, you are the one on the front lines doing the daily tasks that make the quality of care possible.

Whether this is a labor of love or a perfunctory assignment, you have an opportunity to have personal growth just by being in the presence of a dying.

The Gift Of Caregiving

I have not forgotten anyone that I have supported while facing the end of life. Each passing has been unique and had something to teach me. We do what needs to be done up to a certain point and then at some undefined, magical moment, we have to surrender, let go ……. knowing the patient is doing the same. For me it is always utterly profound …. that moment.

The Dying Your Way website will benefit the dying patient in many ways, but it is also meant for you, the caregiver.

Knowledge is power for the primary caregiver and it is never too early or too late to learn death literacy. Challenges faced by caregivers can be minimized when you talk to others who have been there. The information contained in the Dying Your Way End of Life Training and having access to a certified End of Life Doula can provide a roadmap and tools for what lies ahead.

The culmination of the Dying Your Way End of Life Training creates a plan containing your loved one’s end of life wishes. This will be your roadmap. You will be integral to making that plan happen. It can’t be overstated the burden that is lifted when your loved one’s last wishes are stated and shared. Learn how to:

Communicate in a focused fashion with the patient, other family members and medical professionals
Have confidence knowing the best next steps
Become aware of ways to provide for your own self-care
Be part of a team led by the patient themselves
Learn to ask for help and delegate
Develop realistic boundaries so you do not become the patient!
Easefully communicate with loved ones who all have different expectations using the end of life plan as your anchor .
Support your loved one to stay in their home for a longer period of time, with the best quality of care, while lowering medical costs.

Remember You Are Not Alone

Through the Dying Your Way End of Life Training we support primary caregivers to show up and “hold space” for their dying loved one.

Dying Your Way recommends a “team” approach so you, the primary caregiver, are not doing it all and teach you who to include in this team.

We encourage caregivers to learn tools of selfcare so you do not become the patient!

The more others realize and appreciate the importance of your role as caregiver, the more likely others will step forward to help.

There are 4 easy options you can take now to get the support you need.

Download the free Ebook
Visit our Resource Center for easy access to important links, videos and articles
Register for the Dying Your Way End of Life Training.
Reach out now to have a free consultation with one of our certified End of Life Doulas, because all circumstances are not the same.

You do not have to do it alone. Join our community and the many others who have benefitted from this online platform.

You are a Godsend!

Claire O’Berry

Co-Founder Dying Your Way and
certified End of Life Doula