Batchelor Brothers Noticias y Eventos
The Protocol for Funeral Processions: Ten Things You Should Know
A key part of good funeral etiquette involves following the protocols for the procession. Even if you’ve never participated in one, chances are that you’ve seen a funeral procession—also known as a...
Sunday, March 8, 2020
Six Ways You Can Help a Loved One Cope with Hearing Loss
When someone you love experiences hearing loss, your interactions with them may begin to change. Conversations that once felt easy may now be rife with frustration and misunderstanding.
The ...
Sunday, February 16, 2020
Telling Your Parents They Need to Stop Driving Isn’t Easy: These Tips Can Help
At first, you notice that mom or dad doesn’t seem comfortable behind the wheel anymore. They may hesitate a little too often, drive at inappropriate speeds, or frequently j...
Sunday, January 26, 2020
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
Previous Posts
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...
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...
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...
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’...