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Understanding the Fog of Grief: No, You Aren’t Losing Your Mind
Experiencing brain fog after the death of a loved one? You’re not alone. A significant loss or death can trigger a host of reactions in your body and mind.
While you may know to expect t...
Thursday, January 16, 2020
The Best Strategies for Coping with Grief in the New Year
“Little by little, we let go of loss…but never of love.”
When you lose someone special, the world seems to lack its celebratory qualities. Whether your loved one die...
Sunday, January 12, 2020
Here’s Why You Should Create a Bucket List
“In the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years.” - Abraham Lincoln
Are you giving your lifelong passions a chance to unfold? When we hear the word...
Sunday, December 29, 2019
The Keys to Writing a Meaningful Condolence Message
If you’re at a loss for words when composing condolence letters, you’re not alone. Many people have a difficult time putting their heartfelt sympathies into words.
Whether you’re posting to ...
Sunday, December 15, 2019
Seven Smart Tips for Seniors When Talking to the Doctor
Doctors are busy people and their schedules are always full. That’s why the 15-minute patient visit has become ubiquitous in modern health care, particularly in the of...
Sunday, December 1, 2019
How Can You Make Your Thanksgiving Meaningful?
Thanksgiving should be a time to count our blessings and practice gratitude. All too often, though, its true meaning gets overshadowed by pumpkin pie an...
Thursday, November 21, 2019
What Medicare Doesn’t Cover and the Resources That Can Help
Original Medicare covers many medical and hospital services—but it doesn’t cover everything. Where can you go for help?
Every day in America, nearly 10,000 baby boomers celebr...
Friday, November 8, 2019
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Honoring our Heroes: Five Creative Ideas for Military Funerals
Military veterans have made tremendous sacrifices and deserve to be honored, especially during their funeral services. In addition to the standard military honors and burial benefits that...
Digital Grief: Addressing Death Over Social Media
The digital age has made it easy to share everything, all of the time. In recent years, Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and other social media platforms have become widely used for all sorts of milest...
A Labor of Love: Helpful Tips for Choosing the Music for a Funeral
“Music, at its essence, is what gives us memories.” – Stevie Wonder
Choosing the right songs for a funeral can feel like a formidable task. After all, music plays a critical function in the f...
Today’s Senior Independent Living Communities Aren’t Like They Used to Be
As senior living communities continue to evolve, one thing is clear: today’s mature adults want to remain active and engaged.
Today’s seniors represent an immense and influential demographic that’...
How to Host the Perfect Funeral Reception without Breaking the Bank
It’s customary to host a reception following a funeral or memorial service. This event gives mourners the chance to support each other, share fond memories, and celebrate the life of the decea...
Depression in the Elderly: Do You Know the Signs?
We all get the blues from time to time. Usually, we bounce back. But when those negative feelings persist and begin to interfere with our daily activities for two weeks or longer, depression may be...
Home Renovations for Seniors: What’s Best for You?
Although medical advances are keeping seniors healthy and active longer, aging still comes with its share of challenges. Eyesight and hearing tend to diminish, falls occur more frequently, and a wa...
