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Here’s Why You Should Avoid Making Major Decisions While You’re Grieving
The passing of a loved one is among life’s most stressful events. The shock makes even small tasks and minor decision-making particularly difficult.
Given the severe emotional and physical toll t...
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Monday, July 27, 2020
How to Help Your Child Understand Grief and Loss
Talking about death is a difficult conversation to have with your child, but it's one of the most important.
For adults and children alike, grieving is a critical part of accepting loss and saying...
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Saturday, July 18, 2020
What do Aging Life Care Professionals™ Do?
The graying of America has created the need for a new dimension in life care advocacy. Many people feel overwhelmed when an aging family member needs care.
Should my mother age in place or move t...
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Friday, July 17, 2020
Do You Know the Meaning of These Popular Funeral Flowers?
People have long expressed their condolences by sending flowers. This gesture is a wonderful way of showing love, support and concern for grieving family members. While the general message of sympa...
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Wednesday, June 17, 2020
Sinai Hospital Creates a Family Space with Support from Vaughn Greene Funeral Services
"Vaughn Greene Funeral Service generously donated support to Sinai Hospital to create a warm and welcoming space for family members to grieve the loss of a loved one. Within our service d...
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Thursday, June 11, 2020
What to Say (and Not Say) to Those Who are Grieving a COVID-19 Loss
The COVID-19 pandemic is robbing us of many things. Chief among them is physical connection while social distancing measures remain in place. Although hugs are sidelined and public funerals are not...
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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
How to Safely Express Your Sympathy During COVID-19
When you can’t be physically present with a grieving loved one, you can still offer comfort from afar.
While restrictions on gatherings remain in place and society encouraged to stay home a...
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Sunday, May 24, 2020
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Celebrating Health of Racial and Ethnic Minority Communities During Diabetes Awareness Month
November is Diabetes Awareness Month.
This month is focused on raising awareness about the importance of improving our health to reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes. African Americans are dis...
Managing Family Conflict After Loss: Follow These Seven Rules
Family conflict after loss can turn a time of mourning into a battlefield of emotions.
Funerals are meant to honor and celebrate the life of a loved one, but unresolved tensions and differing opin...
Honoring Loved Ones in the Fall: How to Create a Beautiful Autumn Memorial Service
An autumn memorial service offers a beautiful way to honor a loved one’s life amid nature’s changing landscape.
The fall season is enchanting with its vibrant colors and delicious harvest of fruit...
5 Ways to Support Your Child’s Mental Health this School Year
It’s that time of year again! Time to get school supplies, meet your child’s teachers and friends, and get organized for the school year ahead.
During this time, it’s also important to prior...
It’s Breast Cancer Awareness Month: Six Important Things to Know
Breast Cancer Awareness Month serves as a reminder that knowledge and action can save lives and change outcomes.
Since 1985, the U.S. has recognized October as National Breast Cancer Awareness Mon...
7 Things To Remember For Your Mental Health This Fall
Fall is now here! While it can be an enjoyable season, it can also come with a variety of changes to our bodies and mental health.
These changes can include fluctuations in sleep patterns due to ...
Funeral Directors Extend a Compassionate Hand During Times of Loss
The loss of a loved one is one of life’s most difficult experiences. Amid grief, there are many details to be attended to and important decisions to be made. It can be hard to know what to do or wh...