Batchelor Brothers Noticias y Eventos
Pass on More Than Money: Leaving a Legacy for Your Loved Ones
“What you leave behind is not what is engraved in stone monuments, but what is woven into the lives of others.” - Pericles
We are all leaving a legacy, whether we like it or not. Our persona...
Sunday, April 28, 2019
Celebrate a Loved One’s Life with a Tree this Arbor Day
When a loved one passes, it can be difficult to find the best way to honor their memory. Planting a commemorative tree is a unique and touching tribute that will last for many lifetimes and serve a...
Saturday, April 13, 2019
There's an Art to Writing a Special Obituary
Like people, obituaries come in a variety of types and sizes. They can be long or short, sophisticated or simplistic, entertaining or dull. At one time, death notices contained only the very basic ...
Saturday, April 6, 2019
From “We” to “Me”: How to Overcome Loneliness After the Death of a Spouse
While grief is a difficult time in any person's life, it can be especially challenging following the death of a spouse or mate. There’s not only the loss of a romantic partner, but also a companion...
Sunday, March 31, 2019
How to Choose the Right Assisted Living Facility
There are currently more than 51,000 assisted living facilities in the United States. While they generally serve the same population and support the same housing goals, they vary widely by size, cu...
Sunday, March 24, 2019
Seven Ways to Help a Loved One Bereaved by Suicide
“That ton of bricks that is thrust upon your shoulders by a loved one’s suicide never goes away. But you do get stronger shoulders.” – Frank Kaufman
Increasingly, suicide is being viewed n...
Monday, March 11, 2019
Safe and Sound: What Every Senior Should Know About Home Safety
The global population is rapidly becoming dominated by senior citizens. By the year 2050, the senior population in the United States is expected to rise from 48 million to an astonishing 88 million...
Sunday, February 24, 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’...
