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Safe and Sound: What Every Senior Should Know About Home Safety
The global population is rapidly becoming dominated by senior citizens. By the year 2050, the senior population in the United States is expected to rise from 48 million to an astonishing 88 million...
Sunday, February 24, 2019
Being There for a Caregiver: How You Can Ease the Burden
Caregivers are driven by their compassion and desire to support their loved one on his or her end-of-life journey. Motivated by concern, caregivers often neglect their own needs and forget about ta...
Sunday, February 17, 2019
Have a Good Death: Making the Most of the Final Stages of Life
Why is it so important to understand what to expect at the end of life? Because if we know the conditions for a good death, we are more apt to prepare ourselves and the ones we love to die with dig...
Sunday, February 10, 2019
Important Tips for a Memorable Eulogy
Writing a meaningful eulogy may seem like a daunting task. You may have mixed emotions about it, too.
Part of you likely is honored by the request but you may also feel anxious and not sure how t...
Friday, January 25, 2019
An Important Conversation: Talking About Final Wishes
Sadly, many families face must deal with the situation in which a loved one passes away before his or her dying wishes are made known.
Grieving family members left behind often find themselves lo...
Friday, January 18, 2019
Choosing Hospice Care: Seven Things You Need to Know
Hospice care focuses on the quality of life rather than its length. Hospice services are used when a person can no longer be helped by curative treatments and is expected to live about six months o...
Monday, January 7, 2019
It’s Hard to Believe, but Scamming the Bereaved Happens all the Time
After the death of a loved one, you expect to feel a range of emotions such as sadness and denial. What you may not anticipate is being preyed upon by bereavement scams from con artists and fraudst...
Thursday, December 27, 2018
Previous Posts
Seven Tips for Creating a Meaningful Autumn Memorial Service
By embracing the essence of fall, an autumn memorial service can create a comforting space for healing.
Nature is a wonderful source of inspiration for funeral services. The fall season, in partic...
It's Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Get the Facts and Help Save Lives
Breast Cancer Awareness Month is a call to action for education, prevention, and support.
Every October, Americans recognize Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a national campaign that promotes breast...
Funeral Directors: What They Do and How They Help During Difficult Times
Most of us are unaware of the invaluable services funeral directors provide, bridging the gap between sorrow and healing.
The role of the funeral director may seem simple, but its complex and mult...
Choosing a Funeral Celebrant? Here are Five Important Things to Know.
If you are responsible for choosing a funeral celebrant, seek someone who can provide a comforting presence and navigate the complexities of organizing a meaningful service.
Selecting the individu...
It’s Healthy Aging Month: Eight Practical Ways to Boost Your Wellbeing
This Healthy Aging Month, discover how simple lifestyle changes can unlock the door to a more fulfilling life as you age.
September is Healthy Aging Month, a time to promote ways for people to sta...
Seven Common Misconceptions about Hospice Care Explained
Misconceptions about hospice care often stem from a lack of accurate information and awareness.
The many inaccuracies surrounding hospice care create unnecessary fear and reluctance at a challengi...
Choosing a Cemetery Property? Don’t Make These Common Mistakes
Choosing a cemetery property is a delicate process that requires the balancing of emotional comfort with practical considerations.
When a loved one passes away, there are countless decisions to be...
