We also offer
end-of-life guidance
and grief support
for pet loss
Hello friends!
As elders, we are constantly bombarded with advertising messages and social cues that prompt us to be active, look younger, and stay healthy and vibrant. What cultural messaging neglects to tell us is how to navigate the social, emotional, spiritual and political journey through aging, illness and end-of-life.
My colleagues and I offer hands-on, compassionate assistance to help you address the concerns you may not feel comfortable discussing with friends, family or even your health care providers. We can literally walk beside you, meeting with your family to facilitate a difficult end-of-life discussion, helping you fill out an advance directive, or planning every detail (and even officiating) a memorial service.
Dr. Terri Daniel,
Endwell Advisors Founder
End-of-Life Advisor, Hospice Educator
Bereavement Counselor
Education, Planning and Support
QUESTIONS WE CAN ANSWER:
. How is death addressed in our modern medical system?
. What is hospice, and how does it differ from palliative care?
. The process of dying and body disposition
. How to ask your doctor about end-of-life options
. Creative ceremonies for death, dying and grieving
. Medical Aid in Dying (physician-assisted death)
. Elder care and end-of-life options
. How to talk with your family about end-of-life wishes
. Why should I give someone access to my assets before I die?
SERVICES WE CAN PROVIDE:
. Anticipatory grief support
. Facilitate end-of-life discussions with family
. Funeral or celebration-of-life planning (and officiating)
. Personal legacy projects
. Preparation of DNR, POLST and Advance Directives
. Help with spiritual or religious issues
. Counseling for family conflicts and difficult decision-making
. Direction for downsizing a household
. Grief counseling
. Referral to legal, medical, financial and social services
In-person services in Portland, Oregon
or virtual consultations worldwide
Endorsements from Clients
"I have supported many friends as they've gone through the death of a spouse and had to deal with planning a memorial service in the middle of deep grief. With so many things to think about -- relatives coming to town, friends and neighbors dropping by, tedious paperwork, and the reality of the death itself -- who wants to plan an event in the middle of all that? I've recommended Terri's services to several people who found it to be a huge help. It's like having a wedding planner for a memorial service, only so much more."
Mary Weiler, Lake Oswego, OR.
"I'm a single man with no children. Although I'm only 66 and in good health, Terri showed me that having a will is not enough. What if I become incapacitated and someone needs access to my money to pay for my care before I die? Terri alerted me to the importance of having a trusted friend or family member as a signer on my bank accounts, and also showed me that it's never too soon to prepare an advanced directive. I did these things for my 95-year-old mother as she approached her last years. But we never know when our last days will be."
Gary Bachofner, Beaverton, OR.
"I took care of my dear friend and housemate while she was dying. We had a wonderful hospice, but Terri gave me something extra. She helped me think about things like how to manage the house alone, and how to ensure there would be funds to help me relocate. She also created a beautiful ceremony using stones from our garden for the celebration of life. Of the many people coming to visit -- family, friends, hospice staff -- Terri was the one grounding person for me. Her help was invaluable."
Tish Stoebner, Portland, OR.
"When my husband died I was too overwhelmed to think about a memorial. I did not know how to honor him publicly, and continued to push the question away. It was with the guidance of Terri Daniel, who talked to me about the value of rituals, that the memorial started to shape into something that was uniquely suited for our situation. Terri was so understanding, creative and encouraging. I will always be grateful to her for showing me how to honor my husband's life and death."
Pauline Zonneveld, West Linn, OR
"I facilitate the only pet loss support group in Northern, Indiana. I would like to express my gratitude for everything that Terri Daniel is doing to achieve a more serene crossing over for our animal friends and those mourning their passing. Her presence brings comfort to the soul and a peace of mind that enables all involved to concentrate totally on sharing love."
Ken Prather, Ft. Wayne, IN.
For more examples of the ways in which we can help you,
read the story of Dorothy and Bill on Our Origin Story page
Our Origin Story(opens in new tab)
Endwell Advisors emerged from the nationally-acclaimed Making Peace with End-of-Life workshops and college courses. READ MORE
Our Partners(opens in new tab)
Our colleagues and partners bring specialized expertise in law, finance, nursing and other professional practices. READ MORE
About Dr. Daniel(opens in new tab)
Terri is an end-of-life educator, inter-spiritual hospice chaplain and grief counselor who has been working in the field since 2009. READ MORE
Contact Us:
503-957-7419