About Brian
Author Bio - Brian Ekeland
Brian Ekeland is an author, educator, intuitive consultant, and evidential medium whose work focuses on caregiving, personal transformation, spirituality, and the human experience at the end of life.
Brian is the author of Caregiving for End of Life, a practical and compassionate guide for family caregivers navigating one of life's most challenging journeys. Drawing on personal experience, extensive research, and years of supporting others through times of transition, he provides insight into the emotional, spiritual, medical, and practical aspects of caregiving.
In addition to his work as an author and educator, Brian offers intuitive consultations and evidential mediumship readings. Clients often describe his heart-centered approach as insightful, comforting, and emotionally healing. Whether working with individuals, families, or groups, Brian strives to provide meaningful guidance that helps people move forward with greater clarity and peace.
Brian has appeared as a guest on Fairfax Public Access Television and Transformation Talk Radio and is available for media interviews, podcasts, workshops, and speaking engagements. He has assisted law enforcement through the Impartial Witness Program and holds certification as a Spirit Medium from the James Van Praagh School of Mystical Arts.
A graduate of the Monroe Institute, Brian is also a certified Remote Viewer and has spent years studying consciousness, intuition, and psychic development. He enjoys teaching others how to strengthen their intuitive abilities and better understand the connection between spirituality and everyday life.
Before pursuing his current work, Brian spent more than thirty years in corporate America, serving Fortune 500 organizations as an IT management consultant, IT Director, and technology leader. He holds a Master's Degree in Management Information Systems and brings a unique blend of business experience, practical problem-solving, and spiritual insight to everything he does.
Today, Brian combines his passions for caregiving advocacy, writing, teaching, intuition, and mediumship to help others navigate life's transitions with greater understanding, confidence, and hope.
Book Summary
Caregiving for End of Life is more than a guidebook—it’s a lifeline for anyone suddenly called to the role of caregiver, that blends powerful personal stories with practical tools to help readers navigate one of life’s most challenging journeys.
With honesty, compassion, and hard-won wisdom, the author shines a light on the realities of caregiving—identifying the gaps in our current support systems, revealing helpful government programs and community resources, and showing readers how to create a caregiving plan that truly works. He also addresses essential, often unspoken topics: hospice care, the process of dying, and choices around Medical Aid in Dying (MAID) and Voluntarily Stopping Eating and Drinking (VSED).
But the book goes beyond medical care. It offers guidance on planning funerals and memorials, preparing families for what lies ahead, and honoring loved ones with dignity and grace. The appendix provides resources for diverse seniors and U.S. Veterans and their unique needs at the end of life.
What sets this book apart is its deeply personal perspective. Each chapter weaves together moving stories from the author’s own caregiving journey with clear, actionable advice. The result is a powerful companion that empowers caregivers to face the practical, emotional, and spiritual challenges of end-of-life care with courage and compassion.
Kirkus Reviews
Kirkus Recommends – “Get it”
A comprehensive guide to caregiving distinguished by its enormous heart.
A comprehensive guide to caregiving distinguished by its enormous heart . . . Sharing personal stories from his own time as a caregiver, Ekeland has managed to create a book that is equally emotional, analytical, personal, and practical . . . This book is a thoughtful guide for anyone who may find themselves in the position of caring for someone in their last years, months, or days.
James Van Praagh
Perhaps the Most Thorough Book on the Subject
Caregiving for End of Life is perhaps the most thorough book or manual I have ever read on the subject. As I am personally caring for a terminal friend, it came to me when I needed it most. Mr. Ekeland’s wisdom and sound advice were heaven sent!
Brian R.
A Detailed Guide for Caregivers and All of Us
Care Giving for End of Life is a detailed guide not only for caregivers but for all of us as we navigate our own paths to life's end. Ekeland has provided pages of resources and advice drawn from his own experience and deep research. What I found most compelling were his personal stories and those of friends that he has woven into the guide. Fear and uncertainty can lead us to turn away from decision-making, leaving ourselves and those for whom we are caring more vulnerable. Ekeland's personal touch gently opens the door, helping readers face important decisions when caring for loved ones and in preparing for their own care at the end of life.
Melody K.
A Comprehensive Resource for Caregiving
Caregiving for End of Life is a comprehensive book for health care providers, grief counselors, social workers and family members. Literally, everything you need to know about caring for a loved one, you will find in this book. It is not just the facts, the words you will read come from a place deep knowledge and empathy. Anyone who has ever been a caretaker for a loved one knows how hard that is. This book provides detailed information for finding support to meet your needs. It offers sound advice for care planning, hospice and final funeral decisions. This book touches upon the spiritual matters for caregivers from different perspectives. Words of wisdom are shared from the Bible, Buddhist teachings, Hindu, Islamic, Yiddish and contemporary inspirational speakers such as Maya Angelou, the Dalai Lama and more. Caregiving for End of Life needs to be in everyone’s home. This is a gift for anyone who finds themself in the role of a caregiver.
Sal F.
A Clear and Compassionate Roadmap
When I got the book, I didn’t have much time, so I flipped to chapter 4. I had expected to sample the first few paragraphs but ended up reading the whole chapter before putting it down. Over the next two days I read the rest of the book engrossed by how deeply touching the author’s insights were. He provides a clear and compassionate roadmap for those planning for the unfamiliar finality of a loved one’s journey. The book offers much more than simple medical and legal advice, although those are certainly welcome, but also on the presence of the caregiver as a holistic resource. Ekeland’s strength lies in his ability to demystify the dying process, offering clarity on everything from pain management, to dealing with providers, and coordinating with the wider community of the loved one. While the subject matter is inherently difficult, his insights are remarkably grounded and supportive. To anyone worried about being overwhelmed by surprises during such a difficult time, this book is a must read.
Andrew
An Invaluable Resource
Caregiving for End of Life by Brian Ekeland is an invaluable resource for anyone walking alongside a loved one in their final chapter. What sets this book apart is how thoughtfully it covers the full spectrum of end-of-life support -- from the practical to the deeply personal. Ekeland addresses the many dimensions of caregiving with clarity and compassion, making a daunting role feel more navigable. Whether you're a family member, a friend, or a professional caregiver, this book meets you where you are. The author doesn't shy away from the hard realities of dying. Instead he draws upon his own experience by offering genuine guidance on how to show up with presence, dignity, and care. If you have someone in your life approaching the end of their journey, or if you simply want to be better prepared, this is one of the most useful books you can read. Highly recommended.