Batchelor Brothers News & Events
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
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...
Wednesday, October 30, 2019
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...
Saturday, October 12, 2019
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...
Sunday, October 6, 2019
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’...
Monday, September 30, 2019
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...
Wednesday, September 18, 2019
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...
Saturday, September 7, 2019
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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...
When Grief is Overwhelming: A Guide to Coping with a Sudden Death
“Sometimes, you will never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.” – Dr. Seuss
Dealing with loss is always emotionally challenging. It can take a long time to get to a place of...
Taking Care of You: Helpful Resources for Caregivers
Few people plan to be caregivers for their loved ones. It’s a role that often comes on suddenly following an emergency or evolves over time as a result of an ongoing medical condition. In either ca...
The Ins and Outs of the Age-Friendly Health System Movement
The Age-Friendly Health System is changing what it means to age in America. Self-described by its founders as a “movement to recruit and support entire healthcare systems to focus on the areas of m...
Five Common Questions (And Answers) About Veterans Burial Benefits
Funerals, memorials and celebrations of life offer opportunities to honor and recognize a service member’s heroism and contributions. Whether you’re making final arrangements for a deceased veteran...
Share More Than Wealth with a Meaningful Legacy Letter
What do children of millionaires most wish to inherit from their parents? You might be surprised to learn that it’s not money.
In a survey by Wells Fargo Private Bank, Generation Z and Millennial ...
You Can Live Well on Social Security Alone
Traditionally, financial experts have said that retirees need about $1 million in savings to be comfortable. But in truth, most people approaching retirement simply don’t have anything close to tha...
