Learn how Carolina Aging Alliance reduces social isolation for LGBTQIA2+ older adults through education, advocacy, and community engagement in Central North Carolina.

Many people have heard of birth doulas, but few know the compassionate role of death doulas—guides who support individuals and families during life’s final transition. For LGBTQIA2+ older adults, this care offers dignity, advocacy, and affirmation when it matters most. Here’s what death doulas do and why their presence is so important in the Carolinas.