Montana Allen
RN • MSN • CHPN • EOLD
Supporting individuals and families to create meaningful, peaceful, and deeply personal end-of-life experiences throughout Augusta, Georgia and surrounding areas.
RN • MSN • CHPN • EOLD
As a registered nurse with over a decade of experience, I've had the honor and privilege of walking alongside individuals and their families during life's last chapter. After becoming a hospice nurse, I developed a profound realization of modern family structures and our increasingly challenged medical system.
I identified a need for additional options for care and support for those facing serious illness or death. My experiences ignited a passion within me to create Last Chapter Augusta, LLC, and I want to ensure every human facing illness, death, or grief will receive the support, care, and compassion they deserve. I am an advocate, companion, guide, end-of-life navigator, and consultant.
When we work together, you can expect calm guidance, clear communication, and wholehearted support for everyone involved, always centered on dignity and what matters most to you.
Compassionate companionship while navigating illness
Caregiver guidance through a loved one's decline
Death exploration and planning at any time of life
Comprehensive end-of-life support tailored to your needs
Heart-centered presence offering calm conversation, quiet company, and steady support so no one walks this path alone.
Compassionate bedside presence during the active dying phase, creating a personalized and peaceful experience.
Temporary care giving primary caregivers a needed break while ensuring your loved one is safe and supported.
Supportive, easy-to-understand education about death and dying to help you feel prepared.
Guidance in clarifying wishes, completing essential documents, and ensuring your wishes are honored.
Understanding your specific disease, managing medications safely, and planning for the future.
Support for individuals choosing to voluntarily stop eating and drinking, addressing comfort, legal, and emotional needs.
Comforting nonjudgmental presence for processing emotions, exploring meaning, and finding peace.
A reflective process to honor your life story, preserving a lasting legacy for future generations.
Create tangible keepsakes that celebrate your life and leave a meaningful gift for those you love.
Support in making informed choices about life-sustaining treatments and advance care planning.
Coaching through hospice eligibility, enrollment, and transition with confidence.
Acting as a bridge between providers, family, and community resources for smooth, consistent care.
Reviewing and organizing medications to ensure safety, monitor side effects, and support your comfort.
Regular visits combining companionship with professional health monitoring and vital signs checks.
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Getting all of your important documents and information organized in one place. This usually includes:
Honoring your wishes, desires, and bodily autonomy.
Peaceful witness, fully with you in whatever you feel.
A safe space for open conversation and deep listening.
No judgement. Only gentle compassion and care.
"Montana, thank you for always being just a phone call away. You made a huge difference in Anna's life as well as ours. You helped us navigate all the ups and downs of this horrible disease, especially as we neared the end. We appreciate you from the bottom of our hearts. You have a true gift."The Murphy Family, Augusta, GA
The word doula comes from the Greek term meaning "one who serves." Just as a birth doula supports families during the beginning of life, an end-of-life doula supports individuals and families as they navigate the last chapter.
End-of-life doulas are trained companions who educate, advocate, and guide during the dying process, helping to prepare for death as a sacred and natural part of life. We offer emotional, spiritual, and practical support from diagnosis through the end of life, walking beside you and your loved ones every step of the way. Our goal is to bring greater peace, understanding, and comfort during a deeply meaningful time.
End-of-life services are not yet federally regulated and there is no formal accreditation or licensing requirement. But there are numerous private organizations that offer comprehensive training programs. The National End-of-Life Doula Alliance (NEDA) offers resources and databases of trained doulas. An individual may choose to obtain the NEDA Proficiency Badge, based on NEDA Core Competencies, to display their knowledge and skill. However, this is voluntary. In addition, there are end-of-life doulas (EOLDs) who have obtained their training through other end-of-life-related experience such as educational offerings, hospice volunteering, or practical experience by serving in their community.
Hospice and end-of-life doula services differ mainly in type of care and timing. Hospice care focuses on the medical aspects of end-of-life, such as pain management and symptom control. In contrast, end-of-life doulas provide holistic, emotional, spiritual, and practical support. It's care that complements hospice and fills in the gaps medical teams often can't address due to time restraints regulated by Medicare.
While hospice care typically begins when a person has a life expectancy of six months or less, doula support can begin at any stage. It's never too early to start thinking about end-of-life planning. Some families choose to work with a doula well before hospice is needed to prepare and plan, while others seek support after a terminal diagnosis or as a loved one approaches their final days.
Currently, end-of-life doulas are not covered by private medical insurance or Medicare/Medicaid. Doulas must be paid by the client or their family.
It depends on how much support is needed. End-of-life doula services are shaped by each unique situation. Clients can work with a doula for only an hour, a few days, weeks, months, or years. Many clients choose to have biweekly or monthly check-ins with their end-of-life doula. Until there is a change in condition, at which point they utilize the doula more frequently.
You can connect with an end-of-life doula at any stage of the journey. Some clients reach out years in advance to begin conscious end-of-life planning, while others call after a terminal diagnosis or when a loved one enters hospice. There is no right or wrong time; support is available whenever you could use a compassionate guide. But the sooner the doula can enter into the process, the more time can be spent getting to know the individual and family, prioritizing end-of-life wishes/needs, and creating a highly personalized sacred space and experience for the individual and family.
I believe everyone deserves access to compassionate end-of-life care, regardless of financial circumstances. I am committed to making my services accessible by offering flexible pricing for those experiencing financial hardship. In some cases, I may also consider a trade of services or resources in place of traditional payment.
The Pay It Forward fund helps expand my capacity to serve those who are severely under-resourced. This fund is supported by generous donations and by clients who choose to donate unused portions of prepaid packages. If you're experiencing financial hardship, please don't hesitate to reach out. Together, we can find a way to ensure you receive the support you deserve.
If you're curious, overwhelmed, or just want to ask a few questions, schedule a free conversation to see how I can support you or someone you care about.
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