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Title: Beyond Traditional Hospice Doulas Bring Peace and Presence to Patients

United States, 16th Jul 2025 —For people with terminal illnesses, hospice care provides comfort, dignity, and compassion in their final days. At its best, it’s a lifeline—not just for patients but for their families navigating profound emotional and physical transitions. In Los Angeles, Golden Gate Hospice has spent years building a reputation for excellence in this sacred work.Now, the organization is taking its commitment to holistic care one step further by integrating end-of-life doulas into its care team.A Legacy of Compassion at Golden Gate HospiceWith a longstanding presence in Los Angeles, Golden Gate Hospice has been recognized for its deep community roots, personalized care, and inclusive, multidisciplinary approach—serving with intention the LGBTQ+ community, veterans, and the Latino families of Los Angeles.Known for blending medical expertise with empathy, their team includes doctors, nurses, chaplains, social workers—and now, doulas.“We’ve always believed in treating the whole person,” said Dr. Arash Shamsian, “and adding end-of-life doulas is a natural extension of that philosophy.”What Is a Doula? And Why Now?Most people are familiar with birth doulas, who provide emotional and physical support to families during labor and delivery. But a growing number of Americans are discovering the equally vital role of death doulas—also called end-of-life doulas or transition guides.This movement has seen a notable rise in Los Angeles and across the U.S., where people are seeking more intentional, dignified experiences at life’s end. Unlike medical staff, doulas are trained to hold emotional space, offer spiritual presence, and create calm, comforting environments—often through rituals, meditation, music, aromatherapy, and deep listening...

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