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The Story of a Lifetime: How to Write an Obituary for a Loved One
In the aftermath of a loved one’s passing, writing the obituary may seem like one more daunting chore on your checklist during a sad and exhausting time. You may feel overwhelmed by the respon...
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Saturday, April 6, 2019
Coping with Lonliness After the Loss of a Spouse
The loss of a spouse often brings with it a special kind of bereavement. Whether the death was sudden or expected after a long illness, the emotions are typically intense and enormous lifestyle cha...
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
Five Things to Consider When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility
If you or someone you love is considering an assisted living facility, you already know that the decision isn’t an easy one.
Aside from concerns about happiness, the financial impacts, and the ma...
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Sunday, March 24, 2019
How to Help a Friend Who’s Lost a Loved One to Suicide
“A person never truly gets ‘over’ a suicide loss. You get through it. Day by day. Sometimes it’s moment by moment.” — Holly Kohler
Suicide is currently the tenth leading cause of de...
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Monday, March 11, 2019
Important Home Safety Tips for Seniors
It’s not surprising that most seniors say they would prefer to remain in their own homes as they grow older. While those familiar surrounding are comforting, they may not provide adequate safety. C...
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Sunday, February 24, 2019
Seven Ways to Ease the Burden on a Caregiver
Sometimes, being there for caregivers is the best way we can help. In the United States, an astonishing 59% of the population serves as an unpaid caregiver to a chronically ill family member or eld...
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Sunday, February 17, 2019
A Personal Journey: What to Expect In the Final Days of Life
Many people wonder if they will recognize that a loved one is dying.
Each person’s journey to death is unique and nothing is set in stone. Some people fade quickly while others experience a gradu...
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Sunday, February 10, 2019
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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...
