End of Life Care in Frailty - This guidance has been produced to support clinicians and others in providing high-quality care for older people living with frailty as they move towards the end of their lives.  Read the full guidance here: buff.ly/1iRd8VS

#Grief isn't a problem to hold together, it's a response to love and loss. Those grieving shouldn't have to "be strong".

Let's put the FUN in #funeral 😜

The original construction documents never mention the heart at all. No one knows if it was planned or if love just found a way, but for 15 minutes on the longest day of the year, the sun becomes a love letter written in light. 💛 Intentional or not, it reminds us that grief comes from love.

We've avoided the topic of death for a long time. The When You Die Trilogy was meant to change that. Three documentary films exploring consciousness, preparing for death, and the inner world of dying. It's not scary, it's illuminating. Watch it. Gift it. Talk about it. whenyoudie.org/the-films/

Hospice care isn't one single thing. It unfolds in stages, each with its own rhythm and needs. Understanding what's ahead can ease so much fear for patients and the people who love them. Swipe through to learn the 4 stages of #hospice care

Most times, we don't get a warning before everything changes. Stop waiting for the 'right time' to call them, say it, do it, forgive it. Today is somebody's last . Make sure you're not wasting yours.

#Father'sDay hits different when you're missing someone. Whether you lost a dad who was your whole world, or you're grieving the relationship you wished you'd had, both are real, both are valid, both deserve space. #grief

For many, advanced #dementia is the final chapter. The body gradually loses its ability to function ; swallowing, breathing, and basic reflexes all become affected in the late stages. The more we understand, the more we can show up with compassion, presence, and peace.

The next time you think "I'd die for one more dessert", remember King Adolf Fredrik 🙂🍰

The body has its own wisdom. When curing is no longer possible, that wisdom takes over. What looks like the end of medicine is really the beginning of something else: presence, peace, and the quiet dignity of a natural transition. #deatheducation

Death isn't a single moment, it's a journey. #deatheducation

It's okay to say their name. You won't remind someone they're grieving ; they haven't forgotten. Say their name. Tell the story. Keep the memory alive. #grief #saytheirname

Maybe you’re not exhausted because you’re doing too much. Maybe you’ve been bracing for so long. Holding your breath through hard moments. Clenching your jaw. Tensing your shoulders without realizing it. Preparing for the next thing, the next reminder, the next wave. That takes energy. #Grief

The right words at the right time can change everything. Tell us: what's the best advice you've ever received about #grief

The human body is incredible from the very first breath to the very last. 🤍

Speak now and tell your significant others what your EOL wishes are. Have those difficult conversations. Your advance health directive (ahd) is a great template to have the conversation. Less than 15% of Aussies have an ahd. Be smart and go get it done. Now.

Talking about our wishes isn't about #dying , it’s about empowering the people we love to make choices with confidence if we ever can't speak for ourselves. It relieves burden, reduces guilt, and brings peace of mind. Let's close that gap.

When we talk about the #endoflife, we often talk about fighting. But sometimes, the bravest thing we can do is redefine what we are fighting for. Are we fighting for more days at all costs, or are we fighting for the quality, comfort, and connection within the days we have left?

This is the conversation no one wants to have. Yet it is the one everyone needs. Let's talk about it. 💬 #deatheducation

We have so much gratitude for the wisdom of Barbara Karnes, RN . She has shared her experiences in end of life care with the world, to help demystify and understand the #dyingprocesses. . whenyoudie.org/end-of-life-...

Ever held in a sneeze ? Bad idea! Suppressing that force can rupture blood vessels, injure your eardrums, crack a rib, and in rare extreme cases, it can actually be fatal. Let it out! 🤧⚠️

At some point in our lives, many of us will sit beside someone we love in their final days. We will learn things we never wanted to know. We will find strength we didn't know we had. We see you. This community sees you. 🤍 #caregivers

#Grief doesn't ask permission — it arrives, it stays, and it demands to be felt. These words from #MartinShort are a quiet reminder that healing isn't about moving on, it's about moving with.

Grief, legacy, meaning, mystery — the When You Die Project is a space to explore it all, without fear. Just visit our website and enter your email. It's that easy! Real stories, thoughtful perspectives, and conversations that matter. 🌿 whenyoudie.org

We often feel helpless around #grief and #death — unsure what to say, afraid of saying the wrong thing. What people need most isn't perfect words. It's someone willing to sit with them in the hard moments and truly listen. It's one of the most human things we can offer each other.

#Grief was never meant to be silenced

What if dying could be approached with the same intention we bring to living? Architecture of Death explores the profound humanity at the heart of the end-of-life experience — a reminder that how we die matters just as much as how we live. Join us for the live stream. 🕊️ tinyurl.com/aod-may

Quality of life looks different for every single one of us — and that's exactly why your wishes matter. In "Architecture of Death: The Inner World of Dying", we sit with that truth and explore what it really means to live and die on your own terms. 🎥 Stream it now! tinyurl.com/aod-may

Why is cluster care important at end of life? Because every touch, however gentle, costs energy that a dying body no longer has to spare. It's not about doing less. It's about doing what matters, thoughtfully and together. #deatheducation

Architecture of Death: The Inner World of Dying is streaming now through May 31, and we're hosting a live Q&A with Barbara Karnes and Johanna Lunn so you can go straight to the source. Watch. Reflect. Ask your questions. #endoflife tinyurl.com/aod-may

No one warns us that #grief can take your sense of self too. You don't just lose the person. You lose the version of you that existed because of them — the role, the routines, the future you quietly built around their presence.

For some people, dates never lose their weight, no matter how many years pass. Birthdays, anniversaries, the days that meant something — do you still mark them? #grief #remembering

There is too much of a good thing

When a loved one is dying, being told "we're not giving fluids" can feel shocking — even cruel. But it's actually an act of deep care. 💙 What we do instead: gentle mouth care, moisturized lips, and being present. Withholding fluids is not withholding love.

Most people think the work of a #deathdoula begins at the end—but their impact often starts much sooner, and extends far beyond the person in the bed. 🕊️

There is a profound difference between the natural sorrow of saying goodbye and the experience of the transition itself. When we prioritize comfort, presence, and open conversation, we create space for a "good death"—one filled with agency and peace, even amidst the tears.

On this day a few years ago we had the pleasure of sitting down with Hospice Nurse Julie to record her interview for our films. Find out what she has to say in our third film, now streaming: tinyurl.com/aod-may

Have you thought about how you would answer these #Endoflife questions?

In Canada, April is designated as National Organ and Tissue Donation Awareness Month. Have you ever had a conversation with your family about your wishes regarding organ donation? Whether it is something you want to have happen or not, it's important to let your people know. #organdonation

Losing a pet is often a child’s first encounter with the finality of death, and while it might feel smaller to us as adults, to them, it’s the loss of a constant companion and a best friend. #petloss #grief

#deatheducation is important

Finding the right words at the end of life can feel impossible, but often, the most powerful things we can say are the simplest. When words fail, your presence and a gentle touch speak volumes.

We plan for everything else in life—why do we stop at the end?

When we care for a loved one at the end of their life, our own lives often go on standby. It’s a quiet transition where your own needs, hobbies, and routines are set aside to make room for a final journey. Setting your life aside creates a unique set of challenges once that person is gone.

We could spend a lifetime wondering about the "what ifs," but we can also choose to hold tight to the "what was." Every laugh, every conversation, and every shared moment is a treasure that no amount of loss can take away. We live for the memories we made. 🕊️🤍 #grief

The weight of an unsaid goodbye is a heavy thing to carry. Perhaps peace doesn't come from finding the perfect ending, but from realizing that love isn't contained in a final scene. If you’re sitting with the ache of an unfinished story today, know that you aren't alone. ❤

Moving death out of our homes meant, slowly but surely, moving it out of our conversations

While emotional space is vital, practical support is often the glue that keeps daily life from unravelling. If you aren’t sure how to help when someone gets a life-limiting diagnosis, these are a few ways to show up, giving them the mental space to breathe, process, and just be.🤍

In our documentary In the Realm of Death & Dreaming, we hear from those who study consciousness and those who work with the dying—through both a clinical and deeply personal lens, questioning what these "glimpses" tell us about the nature of consciousness itself. whenyoudie.org/the-films/