Meghan J. Maher
End of Life Doula, LLC
Health Choices and Planning
Advance care planning for any age
and any state of health.
Most people know what matters to them. Far fewer have written it down, named a decision-maker, or told their family. That gap is where crisis planning happens — in hospital hallways, under pressure, by people who are guessing.
Avoidance is not an advance directive.
I help you close the gap while things are calm. We work at your pace, in plain language, until your wishes are documented, your decision-maker is prepared, and your family has actually heard you say it.
What We Work On Together
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Advance directives. Documenting your healthcare preferences so they’re honored when you can’t voice them yourself.
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Choosing your healthcare surrogate. Selecting the right person to make decisions on your behalf — and preparing them for what the role actually asks.
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A personal care plan. A written plan that reflects your values, not a template’s.
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Documenting treatment preferences. Specific enough that healthcare providers can follow them.
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Organizing important documents and your digital legacy. Where everything lives, who can access it, and what happens to your online accounts.
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Family conversations. Conversation starters, and facilitated family meetings when you want a steady third party in the room, so everyone hears the same thing at the same time.
I don’t provide legal or medical advice. I help you get clear, get it in writing, and get everyone on the same page — and I’ll tell you when a question belongs with an attorney or your medical team.