Serious Illness Archives - Gorge End of Life Services, LLC | Hospice, Acupuncture, Doula & Nursing | Hood River & The Dalles

What if you and your loved ones talked about and prepared for the end of life and death, similar to the ways we prepare for birth?

by Carola Stepper | Oct 1, 2023 | Serious Illness

My name is Carola Stepper. I am a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse, and End of Life Doula. The Purpose of my company, Gorge End of Life Services is: To inspire and guide individuals and families to talk about and prepare for the end of life and death, similarly...

What if you or someone you love is not able to make their own medical decisions?

by Carola Stepper | Aug 26, 2023 | Grief, Serious Illness

The information shared here are my personal and professional suggestions as a Respecting Choices® certified Advance Care Planning Facilitator. They are provided for educational and informational purposes only and do not provide medical or treatment advice and are not...

What if you or someone you love is experiencing grief?

by Carola Stepper | Jul 21, 2023 | Grief, Serious Illness

By Carola Stepper, RN, CHPN, LAc Registered Nurse, Licensed Acupuncturist, Advanced Grief Recovery Method Specialist certified by the Grief Recovery Institute The information shared here are my personal and professional suggestions as an Advanced Grief Recovery Method...

What if you or someone you love is diagnosed with a serious health condition?

by Carola Stepper | Jun 22, 2023 | Serious Illness

The information shared here are my personal and professional suggestions as a Certified Hospice and Palliative Nurse, Licensed Acupuncturist and End of Life Doula who has been called a Holistic End of Life Guide. They are provided for educational and informational...