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 person you...
A Closer Look at Palliative Care
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, “Elder patients should have palliative care consults before aggressive end-of-life treatments.”
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...
Who’s Responsible for a Mortgage After the Borrower Dies?
When a homeowner dies, inheritance of the home is typically decided by a will or probate. What about a home that has a mortgage on it? Are the next-of-kin responsible? What happens to surviving family members who still live in the home in question? Who Takes on Your...
Getting Affairs in Order Before Death
Handling the affairs of a deceased parent or another family member can be daunting. However, knowing you have everything organized and in one place will reduce your anxiety the next time you go on vacation.
7 Tips For Dealing with Grief and Loss During The Holidays
The holidays are often thought of as the most wonderful time of the year. But for many, it can also be a time of great sadness. For those mourning the loss of a friend or family member, the holiday season can serve as a reminder of a loved one’s absence. It’s...
Coping with Anticipatory Grief
Anticipatory grief is deep sadness felt during the last days of life. This can be experienced by both the dying person and the dying person's loved ones. Fortunately, there are things you can do to help cope with the grief you feel for someone who is still here....
Military Funeral Honors FAQs
Who is eligible for Military Funeral Honors? Members who died while on active duty. Veterans who served and were honorably discharged. Certain civilian groups who have been given active-duty determinations may also be eligible. What do Military Funeral Honors consist...
How To Give Your Parent A Peaceful Passage
There are few things more difficult than saying goodbye to a dying parent. In between talking to doctors and family members, not to mention trying to cope emotionally, what affairs do you need to get in order? Death is the last taboo, and we learn about it in sterile...
Preparing for the Death of a Parent
It’s often the unspeakable level of grief: preparing for the death of a parent. Holidays such as Father’s Day or Mother’s Day become difficult and sorrowful. Photographs and family gatherings are now bittersweet. If your parent is in hospice care, it’s important to be...
Delivering Bad News to Senior Parents
Delivering bad news is tough, no matter who it is. It’s especially tough when you must deliver it to a family member or senior parents. Whether it’s financial problems, onset of disease, a death in the family, or several other topics, there’s never an easy way to give...
Seniors & Grief During the Holidays
If you or someone you know is facing the first holiday season without a loved one such as a spouse or lifelong friend, it may be a challenge to handle reminders of the holidays, including family traditions, shopping, events or decorating. The important thing to...
3 Ways to Help the Elderly Cope with Grief and Loss
3 ways to help the elderly cope with grief and loss At some point in our lives, we’ve all experienced what it is like to grieve the loss of someone that we love and cherish. And while older people may have had more experience dealing with losses, losing an adult...
Steps to Take after Your Spouse Dies
The death of your spouse is a period of unimaginable grief. Unfortunately, there are many legal and financial obligations that will not wait. Here is a checklist to help guide you through the most important tasks you need to complete: Don't make any life-changing...
Advice After Losing A Loved One
Finding Your Way After Losing a Spouse by: Yvonne Broady | August 31, 2019 sixtyandme.com/finding-your-way-after-losing-a-spouse To make sense of the loss, many find themselves diving into despair or ignoring the loss. So, it is important to follow a healthy path to...
Decision Made – Now What?
You’ve had the talk with your loved ones and they are on board with moving into a senior community. That’s great! But now what? Where to start? There are literally hundreds of communities around the Valley that offer different services and rates. It can be very...