End of Life
Funeral Resources: Whether You Need Them Now, or Not
No one wants to think about death, dying, or funeral arrangements, including yours truly. The irony here is that my office for my day job overlooks a large suburban cemetery where there are funerals on nearly every day of the week. While I have nothing to do with the funeral business, I’ve seen a good [...]
Tips on Finding the Long-Term Care That You Need
If you’ve just started looking for long-term care for yourself or a loved one, it can be difficult to know where to start. Everyone’s needs are different and the options in your area may vary widely. When I started my search for a place for my parents, I assumed that there would be very little [...]
Caregiver Care
Being a caregiver is a tremendous responsibility. It is critical that you remember to take care of yourself when you are facing such challenges. There are a wealth of resources on the Internet for caregivers: Family Caregiver Alliance Family Caregiving 101 National Alliance for Caregiving Alzheimer’s Association CareFinder Family Caregiving 101 is one of our favorite [...]
‘Five Wishes’ Combines Durable Power of Attorney and Living Will
Many people find it difficult to discuss plans for care at the end of life and thus put off the decisions until it’s too late. While for most, this is something that they think about in old age, adults of every age should consider putting their wishes on paper. The Terri Schiavo case brought this [...]