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Resource Library

A comprehensive, publicly accessible collection of valuable resources related to Aging Well, Palliative and End of Life Care, Grief and Bereavement, and more. Our curated collection is here to help expand your knowledge, skills, and perspective, whether you are a patient, caregiver, healthcare professional, or community member.

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    • Aging Well Resources
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    • Dementia Resources
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    • End of Life Planning
    • Grief and Bereavement Resources
    • Miscellaneous Resources
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    • Psychedelics Resources
    • Spirituality Resources
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    • Aging Well Resources
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Aging Well Resources​

Aging Well means different things to different people, but one thing is the same for all of us: We want to understand how to optimize our journeys, what the possibilities are, and what resources we’ll need.

  • Education

Cordisco & Saile, LLC – Senior Driving Assessment

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  • Research

NIH – An Evaluation of Aromatherapy Massage in Palliative Care

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  • Books

An Unquiet Mind: A Memoir of Moods and Madness by Kay Redfield Jamison

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NIH – Massage Therapy Can effectively Relieve Cancer Pain: A Meta-Analysis

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Caregiver Resources

Caregivers or Carepartners play a vital role in the lives of those they support. Our Caregivers section offers resources, tips, and encouragement to help you care for others while also taking care of yourself.

  • Support

Southern Care Resource Center

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  • Education

Master Class: Hospice and End of Life Care

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  • Books

At the Bedside: An end-of-life guidebook by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez

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  • Books

The Doula Tool Kit: The Complete Practical Guide for End-of-Life Doulas & Caregivers by Diane Button, Gabrielle Jimenez, and Angela Shook

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Children's Resources

Explaining aging, illness, and death to children can be challenging. This category provides age-appropriate resources to help young minds understand and cope with these complex topics in a gentle and supportive manner.

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I’ll Always Love You by Hans Wilhelm (pet loss for children and adults)

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  • Books

Love Stays Strong by Paula Schneider

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Elizabeth Hospice Children’s Bereavement Program

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  • Books

Pancakes with Nana: A Storybook About Medical Assistance in Dying by Chelsea Peddle

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Death and Dying Resources

Death and Dying are natural parts of life that we often hesitate to discuss. These honest, compassionate resources are here to help individuals and families face the end of life with openness, understanding, and peace.

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77 Poetry by Courtney Murrell

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  • Books

7 Lessons for Living from the Dying By Karen Wyatt, MD

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  • Books

The Conversation: A guide to talking about death and dying with the people you love by Gabrielle Elise Jimenez

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  • Books

From the Dead to You, by Dr Carol Lee.

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Death Doula Resources

Death Doulas provide invaluable support to patients and family throughout the end of life journey and their partnership with Doctors is central to the Empowered Endings model of care.

  • Support

Birgitta Kastenbaum, Death Doula with Bridging Transitions

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  • Education

Going with Grace

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  • Research

NIH – Experiences of Engaging a Death Doula: Qualitative Interviews with Bereaved Family Members

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  • Education

International End-of-Life Doula Association

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Dementia Resources

Navigating dementia involves understanding, patience, and specialized care. These Dementia resources provide essential information and support to help those affected by dementia and their loved ones manage the journey with compassion and dignity.

  • Research

NIH – Dementia Prevention, Intervention, and Care: 2020 Report of the Lancet Commission

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  • Websites

Alzheimers.Gov

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  • Books

Winter’s End: Dementia and Dying Well by Lewis Cohen MD

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  • Support

Dementia/Alzheimer’s San Diego

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End of Life Options Resources

Understanding End of Life Options is crucial for making informed decisions. Exploring the legal options available and can help patients and their loved ones understand what goals, values, and resources are available and right for them.

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Jack Has a Plan

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  • Websites

The American Clinicians Academy on Medical Aid in Dying

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  • Miscellaneous

The Modern Mortician – Water Cremation in the United States: Where It’s Legal and Available Facilities

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  • Education

Empowered Endings – Exploring Your End of Life Options eBook

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End of Life Planning (Advance Care Planning) Resources

End of Life Planning, also known as Advance Care Planning, is about making important decisions ahead of time, preparing for the future with confidence and peace of mind, and ensuring your wishes are known and respected.

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Greenpeace Film Festival – Death by Design

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  • Support

Compassionate Conflicts – Conflict Navigation Services

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Death by Design

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  • Support

Five Wishes

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Grief and Bereavement Resources

Grieving is a deeply personal process that everyone experiences differently. Our Grief and Bereavement resources offer support, understanding, and practical advice to help you navigate the pain of loss and find a path to healing.

  • Books

Jewish Insights on Death and Mourning Paperback by Jack Riemer

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  • Education

Columbia University – The Center for Prolonged Grief

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  • Books

The Hospice Doctor’s Widow by Jennifer A. O’Brien

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  • Websites

The Grief Recovery Method

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Miscellaneous Resources

A treasure trove of diverse resources that don’t fit neatly into other categories but are connected to how we approach the final chapters of life and creating Empowered End of Life Experiences™ for all.

  • Websites

End Well

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  • Websites

Compassion & Choices

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  • Support

Hebrew Free Loan of San Diego – Financial Support

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  • Websites

Psychology Today

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Palliative Care Resources

Palliative Care focuses on improving quality of life for those with serious illnesses. These resources explore comfort, pain management, and holistic support, emphasizing the importance of care that addresses physical, emotional, and spiritual needs.

  • Books

Some Light at the End: Your Bedside Guide for Peaceful Palliative and Hospice Care by Beth Cavenaugh

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  • Miscellaneous

Bloom Hemp

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  • Support

The Undying: Pain, vulnerability, mortality, medicine, art, time, dreams, data, exhaustion, cancer, and care by Anne Boyer

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  • Websites

EndNotes, Perspectives in Palliative Care

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Psychedelics Resources

Psychedelics are emerging as a transformative tool for end-of-life care. Explore options and gain an understanding of how psychedelics can provide profound insights and relief during the final chapters of life.

  • Education

Psychedelic Research and Training Institute, End-of-Life & Existential Distress Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy Training

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  • Research

The Potential of Psychedelics for End of Life and Palliative Care David Yaden, Sandeep Nayak, Natalie Gukasyan, Brian Anderson, Roland Griffiths

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  • Websites

Multidisciplinary Association for Psychedelic Studies

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Spirituality Resources

Spirituality can be a source of comfort and strength during the aging and end-of-life journey. Explore diverse resources that can offer perspective, insight, solace, meaning, and connection during times of transition.

  • Books

No Death, No Fear: Comforting Wisdom for Life by Thich Nhat Hanh

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  • Books

When Things Fall Apart: Heart Advice for Difficult Times by Pema Chodron

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  • Education

International Association of Reiki Professionals

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  • Research

New York Times – Train Yourself to Always Show Up

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