Journease Blog

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What Happens If You Don’t Have an End-of-Life Plan?

Most people assume their family will “just know” what to do.In reality, when there is no end-of-life plan in place, decisions fall to others, time…

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Can a Death Doula Replace Hospice Care?

When families begin exploring support at the end of life, one of the most common questions I hear is: “If we have a death doula,…

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After Death Care: What Families Can Do Themselves

When someone dies, many families assume everything must immediately be handed over to professionals. In Victoria, that is usually not the case. There is more…

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Have You Captured the Stories That Matter Most to Your Family?

There is something meaningful about the stories we carry through life. They shape who we are, where we come from, and how we understand the…

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What Families Should Know About Caring for a Loved One After Death

When someone dies, families may be quietly ushered out of the room. A nurse makes a call. A funeral director arrives. The body is taken…

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The Difference Between End-of-Life Doulas and Palliative Care

In Victoria and across Australia, more families are asking deeper questions about how they want to live at the end of life. Two terms often…

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Common Legal Mistakes People Make After a Death in Victoria

When someone dies, families are suddenly required to make legal, financial and administrative decisions at a time when they are least equipped to do so. In Victoria, there…

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Do Young Adults Need End-of-Life Plans?

When people hear “end-of-life planning,” they usually picture someone in their 70s or 80s, not someone in their 20s. But here’s the honest truth: once…

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Common Mistakes in Advance Care Planning

Advance care planning is one of the most loving things a person can do. It gives clarity, reduces stress, and protects families from guessing in…

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Why “Why Me?” Can Hold You Back After a Terminal Diagnosis

A terminal diagnosis has a way of stopping life in its tracks. Time feels different. The future collapses inward. And for many people, one question…

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