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Helpful Advice for Common Funeral Planning Challenges
Losing a loved one is among life’s most difficult experiences.
Being prepared for this eventuality can relieve some of the initial anxiety and despair. But even with plenty of planning and foreth...
Monday, August 24, 2020
The Guilt of Grief: How to Stop Blaming Yourself
Are you experiencing intense guilt following the loss of a loved one? If so, you aren’t alone.
Guilt is a common emotion in the wake of loss. While it isn’t unusual to the grieving process, holdi...
Monday, August 17, 2020
Keeping the Peace: Six Good Ideas for Dividing Your Loved One’s Possessions
Combining grief, stress, and treasured heirlooms can be a challenge for families. That’s why the loss of a loved one sometimes tests the bonds of even the closest families.
People do unusual thin...
Monday, August 10, 2020
Dealing with Loss: Avoid Making Major Decisions While You’re Grieving
When a loss occurs, many decisions must be made. There are choices about funerals, memorial services, burial, cremation, logistics relating to funeral services, and many others. While we may be abl...
Monday, July 27, 2020
Essential Tips for Helping Your Child Deal with Loss
Children, like adults, need time to grieve the loss of a loved one. One of the most important things you can do during this time is to let them know you're available to listen and provide reassuran...
Saturday, July 18, 2020
How Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Families Navigate Eldercare Challenges
Dealing with the needs of elderly parents can be challenging at best. In addition to the stress and emotion involved, tending to the many facets of their lives is often complicated and frustra...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Understanding the Symbolism of the Most Popular Funeral Flowers
Before you tell the florist to “put something nice together” for a sympathy arrangement, give some thought to the message it’s sending. Ideally, the arrangement should reflect the life of the perso...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Previous Posts
Want to Create a Meaningful Tribute? Don't Overlook the Importance of Obituaries
The importance of obituaries cannot be overstated because they are the place where our loved ones’ life stories are recorded forever.
Obituaries are an important way of publicly remembering the pe...
Medical Alert Systems for Seniors: Six Important Things to Know
A medical alert system ensures that older adults can access help when needed, regardless of where they are in their homes. &nb...
Planning a Cremation Memorial Service? Here are Seven Important Things to Do
A cremation memorial service allows you to honor your loved one’s life in a way that reflects their personality and values.
Whether you’re hosting a small gathering or a larger ceremony, there are...
Preventing Winter Falls: Eight Safety Tips Every Senior Should Know
By planning ahead and being mindful of hazards, preventing winter falls can help seniors enjoy the season safely.
While winter can be a beautiful time of the year, it also poses unique safety chal...
Memorial Service FAQs: Key Information to Help You Honor Your Loved One
When planning a tribute, memorial service FAQs can help you navigate the details to properly honor your loved one’s life and legacy.
A memorial service or celebration of life is an uplifting cerem...
What is the Role of the Funeral Home? Five Things Everyone Should Know
The role of a funeral home extends far beyond logistics it’s about guiding families through loss with care and compassion.
Dealing with the loss is a challenging and emotional journey. The grievin...
Do You Know the Hidden Hazards? Six Surprising Ways Pneumonia Can Develop
Do You Know the Hidden Hazards? Six Surprising Ways Pneumonia Can Develop
From unseen hazards to surprising sources, the ways pneumonia can develop are wider-ranging than you may think.
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