By james art LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Facing end-of-life care can be overwhelming for many families.
One Lubbock resident, Ashley Terrell, aims to address this challenge through a new program rooted in her own experience.
After losing his parents to hospice and his aunt in a house fire, Terrell realizes the struggles families face at such times.
In response, she co-founded West Texas Training, an initiative focused on preparing nurses, death doulas and families with vital skills for compassionate end-of-life care.
“And it’s really just so that I can make sure that families have the skills and the tools to not miss any part of it, that even the memory makes people just ignore it.” I have no memories of my parents. I didn’t make them keep a journal or answer questions about their lives because death is final and once it’s over, you can’t ask those questions again,” Terrell said.
The program emphasizes hands-on training in basic caregiving techniques, enabling participants to provide meaningful support.
To introduce the program, West Texas Training will host an open house this Friday, inviting the community to learn more and contribute by donating new or used scrubs.
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