Death is one of humanity’s oldest and greatest fears. But as the country faces a looming elder-care crisis, a growing movement is working to redefine that fear.
End-of-life doulas, also known as death doulas, are stepping in to fill the gaps left by a strained health care system. Free training opportunities are coming to Boise this month to help families and caregivers learn these skills for themselves — before it’s too late.
A hundred years ago, nearly everyone died at home. But as medicine advanced and hospitals became the center of care, death was removed as a normal part of daily life…