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The Bookshop

A curated selection of books to support reflection, planning, and conversation.

Browse the Bookshop

Virginia Planning & Support

State-specific resources for Virginians navigating advance care planning, caregiving, healthcare decisions, and support services across the lifespan.

Virginia End-of-Life Doula Collective

A statewide network supporting end-of-life doulas through education, connection, and resources while increasing public awareness of death doula care in Virginia.
Visit the Collective

Compassion & Choices VA

A national nonprofit with a Virginia presence offering education, advocacy, and resources focused on end-of-life options, patient autonomy, and advance care planning.
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VA Dept. for Aging and Rehabilitative Services

Provides programs, services, and local connections to help older Virginians live independently, including caregiver support, in-home services, and long-term care guidance.
Explore DARS

Virginia Navigator

Statewide nonprofit connecting Virginians with local services, programs, and information related to aging, caregiving, disability, and health needs.
Visit VA Navigator

Virginia Care Planning Council

Brings together a wide range of eldercare providers and resources in one place, making it easier to navigate long-term care planning and local support options.
Visit the Council

Virginia State Anatomical Program

Provides information and registration for whole-body donation, supporting medical education, training, and research at schools and institutions throughout Virginia.
Explore VSAP

Virginia POLST Collaborative

Provides information about portable medical orders that communicate treatment preferences for individuals with serious illness or frailty across healthcare settings.
Explore VA POLST

Virginia Advance Care Planning Registry

A secure online registry by Virginia Health Information, where Virginia residents can store and share advance directives and healthcare documents with authorized providers when needed.
Visit VHI Registry

2-1-1 Virginia

Free, confidential service connecting Virginia residents with local resources, including housing, food, healthcare, and support services available 24/7.
Explore 2-1-1 VA

Advance Care Planning

Guides, tools, and downloadable resources to help you plan ahead, document your wishes, and have meaningful conversations about future care.

SCP - Conversation Starter Guide

A practical guide to help you start meaningful conversations, clarify your values, and share what matters most for your future care.
Download Conversation Guide

SCP - Guide to Choosing a Healthcare Agent

Walks you through choosing, preparing, and communicating with the person who will make healthcare decisions on your behalf.
Download Agent Guide

SCP - Guide to Being a Healthcare Agent

Explains the role of a healthcare agent and how to confidently advocate for someone’s wishes when they can’t speak for themselves.
Download Being an Agent Guide

SCP - A Patient Guide to POLST

Helps you understand POLST, clarify your goals, and prepare for informed conversations about serious illness care decisions.
Download POLST Guide

National POLST Collaborative

Explains how POLST fits into advance care planning and supports clear, patient-centered medical decisions for serious illness.
Visit POLST Collaborative

Medline Plus - Advance Directives

Clear, trusted overview of advance directives, explaining how to document your healthcare wishes and communicate them with others.
Explore Medline Plus

CaringInfo

Offers education and guidance to help you understand advance care planning and make thoughtful, informed decisions about your future care. A program of the National Alliance for Care at Home.
Visit CaringInfo

Caregiver Support

Provides practical tools, emotional support, and guidance to help caregivers navigate responsibilities, reduce overwhelm, and feel more prepared along the way.

Caregiver Action Network

Provides education, tools, and peer support to help family caregivers navigate challenges, build confidence, and care for loved ones more effectively.
Visit CAN

Family Caregiver Alliance

Offers practical tools, education, and support to help caregivers navigate care responsibilities, access resources, and make informed decisions with confidence.
Explore FCA

Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers

Provides caregiver training, coaching, and support programs focused on building resilience, reducing stress, and helping caregivers feel more confident and prepared.
Visit the Institute

The Caregiver Space

Supportive online community where caregivers can share experiences, ask questions, and connect with others who understand caregiving challenges.
Visit the Institute

Eldercare Locator

Connects caregivers and older adults with trusted local services, including housing, transportation, and support programs, based on location and specific needs.
Explore Eldercare Locator

Dementia Support

Offers guidance, resources, and support to help families understand dementia, adapt to changes, and make informed care decisions along the way.

University of Tasmania - Understanding Dementia MOOC

Free, self-paced online course that builds understanding of dementia, covering brain changes, symptoms, care approaches, and supporting people across the disease progression.
Visit Univ. of Tasmania

Alzheimer's Association

Offers education, support, and resources for individuals and caregivers affected by dementia, including a 24/7 helpline, local programs, and research updates.
Explore Alzheimer's Association

National Institute on Aging

Provides research-based information on Alzheimer’s and dementia, including symptoms, causes, treatment, and caregiving guidance from a trusted federal health source.
Visit NIH

Hilarity for Charity

Supports families impacted by Alzheimer’s through education, caregiver programs, community connection, and brain health initiatives, while raising awareness and reducing stigma.
Explore Hilarity for Charity

Assoc. for Frontotemporal Degeneration

Education, support, and resources for individuals and caregivers affected by frontotemporal degeneration, including guidance, helpline support, and connections to community services.
Visit the AFTD

Lewy Body Dementia Association

Resources, support, and education for individuals and caregivers affected by Lewy body dementia, including guidance, research updates, and support services.
Visit LBDA

Dementia Care Central

Practical guidance on dementia care, including daily caregiving tips, financial planning, care options, and support resources for families navigating the disease.
Visit Dementia Care Central

Dementia Care Collaborative

Education, support programs, and guidance to help individuals and caregivers better understand dementia and navigate care with confidence and connection.
Explore DCC

Hospice & Palliative Care

Provides education, guidance, and resources to help individuals and families understand hospice and palliative care, navigate options, and make informed decisions.

SCP - Choosing a Hospice Agency

Provides questions and guidance to help you compare hospice agencies, understand care differences, and choose the provider that best meets your needs.
Download Choosing a Hospice Agency

National Alliance for Care at Home

Represents and supports providers of home health, hospice, and palliative care through advocacy, education, and resources to improve care delivered at home.
Visit the Alliance

Get Palliative Care

Clear, patient-friendly information about palliative care, including symptom management, care options, and how to find support for serious illness.
Explore Get Palliative Care

Hospice Foundation of America

Provides education, guidance, and support for patients and families navigating hospice care, including decision-making, caregiving, and grief resources.
Visit the HFA

Medicare.gov - Hospice

Explains Medicare hospice coverage, including eligibility, services provided, and costs, helping families understand what support is available during end-of-life care.
Visit Medicare.gov

Medicare Hospice Benefits

Comprehensive guide explaining Medicare hospice benefits, including eligibility, covered services, costs, and what to expect when choosing comfort-focused end-of-life care.
Explore the Hospice Benefits Guide

Grief & Bereavement

Guidance and resources to support individuals through grief, helping them process loss, find support, and move forward at their own pace.

Center for Loss & Life Transition

Grounded in Dr. Alan Wolfelt’s companioning approach, this organization focuses on grief education and meaningful support for both mourners and caregivers.
Visit the Center

Good Grief

Focused on children and families, this organization creates supportive spaces where grief can be shared, understood, and met with connection and resilience.
Explore Good Grief

Grief.com

Created by grief expert David Kessler, this site explores the many dimensions of grief through videos, articles, and tools that support understanding and healing.
Visit Grief.com

Helping Parents Heal

A nonprofit community supporting parents after the death of a child, offering connection, resources, and space for shared experiences and healing.
Visit Helping Parents Heal

Tragedy Assistance Program for Survivors (TAPS)

Focused on military loss, this organization connects survivors with peer support, grief resources, and ongoing care at no cost to families.
Visit TAPS

End-of-Life Doula

Offers guidance and resources to help individuals learn about end-of-life doulas and the emotional, practical, and supportive care they provide.

National End-of-Life Doula Alliance

Brings together information about end-of-life doulas, their role in supporting individuals and families, and a directory to help you find care.
Visit NEDA

International End-of-Life Doula Association

Focused on education and awareness, this organization helps people better understand end-of-life doulas and the support they provide throughout the dying process.
Explore INELDA

Article - EOLDs Growing Value Proposition in Hospice

Highlights how doulas are increasingly recognized within hospice care as an added layer of support, helping families navigate end-of-life decisions and experiences.
Read the article

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