NINA LINDER - FARE THEE WELL

THE ART OF DYING WELL

When COVID-19 swept through the world, ‘Life is Precious’ became a glaring understatement. One can never know how much time is left and with so many families grieving losses brought about by the pandemic, it is a sobering moment to contemplate one’s end.

Nina Linder, Fare Thee Well is a special person who is practical about a Good End of Life.

Nina cares about the person who is dying with an emphasis on a ‘Good Death’ at home (if possible). She also cares about after-death family vigils while providing support, counselling and ceremonial services.

“As a qualified nurse and registered Counsellor, I see the dying and their families having a difficult time dealing with terminal illnesses or sudden deaths. They become concerned about the medical events and not death itself. Would you be oppressed by the fear of death? I was and that’s why I decided to set up Fare Thee Well to help one navigate through End of Life Care and Meaningful Transition after Death; to help families and loved ones through the grieving process so death becomes a personal and spiritual event.”, says Nina.

COVID-19 COMPLICATES END OF LIFE

Most people are very focused on the medical aspects of dying and while our Palliative team such as Specialists, General Practitioner, Nurses and Allied Health Professionals all play a vital role as we near our end, it is just as necessary for everyone to prepare early and have calm conversations about medical options and one’s End of Life.

End of Life conversations does not have to be frightening. When planned early, these gentle conversations help to set out your desires and wishes for the end and can help to lessen the anguish and stress later on. You are then free to experience more personal and spiritual aspects of your last days with your loved ones.

The COVID-19 pandemic made us realise how difficult grieving is and social distancing has made it even harsher. People can only talk to loved ones through an iPad at the hospital and cannot attend funerals due to restrictions. While we trust in the quality care of hospital staff at this time, many do not have access to a more personal and spiritual support as they near their end.

The pandemic is not here to strip us of our humanity. If anything, it is a reminder of how delicate life is and how we need to let our humanity, hope, faith and love endure through it. Planning ahead and making End of Life Decisions can help us overcome the fear, stigma and anxiety of contemplating death.

Death can lose its sting when we accept it as a natural, transitory part of life.

An Advance Planning Directive is a helpful tool to consider important medical decisions that will need to be made. These decisions are best made early on as they reduce the burden and pressure on your loved ones to decide for you when you are no longer able to.

ART OF DYING WELL

The Art of Dying Weill is actually the Art of Living Well. The simple question of “Are you happy?” can floor people who have never thought for a second about this. Are you living in pursuit of things that truly matter such as family, friendship, love, trust, compassion, solidarity for our community? At the end of one’s life, it is these abstract things closest to our hearts that truly matter. They are the markers of having lived wisely and well. Death need not be feared. And life can be celebrated.

END OF LIFE CONVERSATIONS

If you are thinking about setting up a will with a legal professional, or notice how your abilities are reducing in your body and mind, it is time to have an end-of-life conversation with Nina. Do it with your loved ones so you have each other’s support. You do not have to do this alone. Talk about options on how you wish to die and your plans for your death.

ABOUT NINA LINDER

Nina is a degree-qualified Nurse with a passion for end of life care. She works with you and your loved ones so the process can be a more meaningful and peaceful experience for everyone.

As a certified Counsellor, she guides you and your family during the difficult time of terminal illness or sudden death. Nina has had a long career in nursing (palliative care) and family services and she has been a registered Counsellor since 2019. Right now she is finishing her Masters of Counselling.

Nina’s gentle support and guidance help one’s end of life to be a time of deep meaning and resolution for you and your loved ones. She guides and supports one through the grieving process and provides options if people prefer to die at home.

Nina has a very full life she beautifully celebrates and she has many interests from busily establishing a native edible garden at her home in Port Macquarie to Salsa dancing and attending Toastmasters ( a supported environment to practice public speaking.)

FARE THEE WELL SERVICES

Believing that each person and family is unique, Nina’s supports and services also need to be structured differently to suit the individual.

The minute you think about planning advanced care, or sense that your time on earth seems limited and precious, then go to Nina for end-of-life conversations. Bring your loved ones to discuss options on how you want to die. Early decisions reduce the burden and pressure of your loved ones trying to guess the best possible decisions for you when you are no longer able.

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