Work is my “love language” to the world. I feel fortunate to be able to share what I’ve learned to make death easier for you.
I’ve worked in end-of-life care for 25 years as a hospice volunteer, nurse case manager, administrator, death doula and MAID Bedside Attendant.
I don’t view death as a medical event, but as the social, emotional, and spiritual event that it is.
Marci Donaldson
Cell: 808-756-6586
Email: MarciDonaldson@EndOfLifeAdvocacyAndCare.Org
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EXCELLENTTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marci was an incredible caretaker, confidant, and source of comfort for my mom during her time at Hopewell House. From the very beginning, she treated our family with extraordinary kindness and generosity. While we were visiting Portland, Marci took us on short excursions, helped us navigate the area, and even generously allowed us to use her car when she was not there. Most importantly, she was deeply attentive to my mom’s needs and well-being. Marci anticipated what was needed, made thoughtful plans for our family, and carried them out seamlessly and with grace. No request ever felt like a burden to her, no matter how inconvenient it may have been on a personal level. During one of the most difficult times in our lives, Marci’s compassion, reliability, and presence made an immeasurable difference. I am profoundly grateful for her care and would wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking a death doula who truly leads with empathy and heart.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The support that Marci provided for our family during my mother-in-law's terminal illness was irreplaceable. We relied on Marci's extensive knowledge of MAID, her skill at navigating the healthcare/hospice system, and her connections with other caregivers/doulas/providers here in Portland to create a peaceful, comfortable, and meaningful end of life for my mother-in-law as her disease rapidly progressed. Throughout this process, it was so easy to talk to Marci about everything we needed help with: logistics, medical advocacy, caregiver emotions, practical day-to-day concerns, rituals, and all the other things that go into caring for the whole person and the whole family. Marci's energy, knowledge, and experience were exactly what we needed, and her wonderful personality was a pleasure to have with us during this challenging time.Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marci was an incredible resource and support through the end of life process for my mom, who had ALS. Her disease progression was fast, and without Marci's help, she would not have received the care and the dignified and peaceful death that she deserved. Marci is extremely well connected, knowledgeable, resourceful, and incredibly kind. She brings a warm, confident presence (and a good sense of humor, too!).Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Marci listens deeply to what is articulated as a need, desire, or dream; asks insightful questions to draw one out; is quickly responsive and creative in planning activities, outings and events; is patient and even-keeled; draws on a broad base of knowledge and experience; is genuinely loving, caring and generous in her work with care-recipients and families, sometimes precipitating tears; is hilarious and a lot of fun, many times contributing to hearty laughter in time spent together. Marci is the best of the best!Posted onTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. It's hard to express all the ways Marci Donaldson helped me during my Mom's last few weeks of life. She was there for me every step of the way, from deciding it was time for my mom to go into hospice until after she passed away. She stayed up with me for hours in the middle of the night, helping me physically adjust my mom's body in bed and adjusting her medicine until she rested comfortably on her last night. Marci was back first thing in the morning to help again and to gently bathe my mom for her final hours. Marci always knew what to do. I didn't have to worry about anything except soaking up the rest of my time with my mom. The time I spent with my mom in her last week was the most spiritual experience of my life. I was able to be fully present with my mom because Marci helped lift the heaviness. Marci is a blessing. Every way she helped was filled with such love and kindness. She is gifted in end-of-life care. It is her calling. I would highly recommend her to anyone with a transitioning loved one.Verified by TrustindexTrustindex verified badge is the Universal Symbol of Trust. Only the greatest companies can get the verified badge who has a review score above 4.5, based on customer reviews over the past 12 months. Read more