Accompanying the end of life: Who are spiritual assistants and what do they do?

Ilaria Di Liso is a spiritual assistant, she works at the Hospice Bouganville at the Pescara Hospital. She provides emotional and spiritual support to patients with severe and terminal illnesses, as well as their families, accompanying them through illness and the end-of-life process.

In an interview with‪@vdnews_ita‬ ‘s Davide Traglia she explains why having a relationship with death is crucial to live a full life.

@vdnews_ita‬ is a Sphera Network member and this story is part of our “Spirituality” series.

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