6 Ways to Help Your Aging Parents Leave a Legacy

    Our lives extend as far into the future as others’ memories of us. Leaving behind a legacy is an important way for seniors to know that some part of who they were will live on after they die. There are myriad ways to sculpt a legacy. Here are six ways...

When a Family Grieves

    After a loss, family members often deal with their grief in different ways. Grief can draw families closer together. Sometimes, it can pull them apart. No one can prepare you to handle your grief, but learning about grief and how it affects your family...

The Legacy Conversation: Talking About Funeral Arrangements

    Death is an emotionally charged topic that is uncomfortable to think about, let alone discuss with loved ones. Respectfully encourage those you care for to verbalize their desires and plan a personalized, meaningful goodbye. How to Ask About Funeral...

Grief and Loss as Alzheimer’s Progresses

  It is common for caregivers to have feelings of loss and grief as their life is changed by Alzheimer’s. You are entitled to these emotions, even if you experience them soon after the diagnosis. Feelings of Grief. Alzheimer’s gradually takes away the...

A Closer Look at Palliative Care

  If your loved one is dealing with a serious illness, palliative care might just be the thing they need. Many have not heard of palliative care or are unsure about its benefits though. According to Michael Doring Connelly, author and former CEO of Mercy Health,...

How to Handle Items After a Parent’s Death

  One of the biggest challenges for anyone administering an estate is how to distribute those unique items that often can’t be equally split. So, what should you do if given the task of dividing up a family member’s estate, including those items with sentimental...