DYING AT THE BARDO
Tucked away among aspen, pine, oak, and birch trees, The Bardo offers a peaceful, home-like environment for up to three dying guests at a time. We provide compassionate, holistic end-of-life care, supporting each guest with physical, emotional, social, and spiritual care tailored to their needs.
Compassionate Care at The Bardo
The Bardo staff, facilitators, and trained community volunteers, become an extension of your care team to provide holistic and compassionate care around the clock. The Bardo staff and support team creates a social model of care for a dying person and their loved ones. Guests will work with their hospice provider for ensure direct medical care.
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We work in close collaboration with local hospice agencies and hospitals to ensure a seamless referral, admission, and care process. Once a guest is admitted to The Bardo, we follow the hospice care plan provided by your chosen hospice provider.
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Families are welcome to stay with their loved ones, especially in the final 24-48 hours, with accommodations for 1-2 provided for rest and reflection.
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Hospice professionals—including nurses, social workers, bath aides, and chaplains—visit The Bardo regularly, just as they would in a private home. Our team acts as advocates for our guests, ensuring their needs and wishes are honored throughout their dying process.​​​​​
Compassionate End-of-Life Care at The Bardo Could Look Like: ​
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Personal grooming and care
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Therapeutic touch and comfort measures
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Education and guidance on the dying process
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Music and song at the bedside
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Peaceful presence and companionship
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Listening to and honoring life stories
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Vigil sitting and fire keeping
Our Mission is to restore reverence to the universal experience of death and
bring more meaning, beauty, and support to every moment along the way.
Services We Cannot Provide:​
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Skilled nursing care or medical treatments
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Tube feedings
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Tracheotomy care
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Acute or in-patient level care
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Blood sugar management
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Physical therapy
“I want there to be a place in the world where people can engage in one another’s differences in a way that is redemptive, full of hope and possibility.”
- bell hooks