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Cyber Grieving: Dealing with Death on Social Media
Social media has the power to simultaneously reach a vast network. When a death occurs, it can be a helpful tool for announcing the loss to friends and family, as well as for sharing plans for the ...
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Saturday, October 12, 2019
Music to Your Ears: Choosing the Perfect Music for a Funeral
My grandfather, Pappy, was a huge lover of jazz. In his younger years, he played the sax in a jazz band that was immensely popular throughout the Chicago area. He even met Dizzy Gillespie and Louis...
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Sunday, October 6, 2019
Take a Look at Today’s Senior Independent Living
Today’s senior living communities are undergoing some amazing positive transformations. Gone are the days where the elderly were shuffled off to live in dark, depressing nursing homes.
Baby Boome...
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Monday, September 30, 2019
You Don’t Have to Spend a Fortune to Host the Perfect Repast
A repast or reception is an important part of the funeral process. By bringing everyone together in a less formal atmosphere, it provides a wonderful opportunity for guests to express their sympath...
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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
Would You Recognize The Signs of Depression in the Elderly?
Depression is a common but serious medical illness. It negatively impacts sufferers’ emotions, thinking, and behavior and can strike anyone, at any time. While depression is more openly acknowledge...
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Saturday, September 7, 2019
Smart Remodeling: The Best Home Renovations for Seniors
More American seniors are aging in place than ever before. Driven by a rapidly-growing elder population largely comprised of Baby Boomers, today’s seniors are enjoying far more active, vibrant life...
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Monday, August 26, 2019
How to Cope with an Unexpected Death
When Patrice’s mother passed away suddenly, she was shell-shocked. “I had just taken Mom to church and out to lunch. I never could have imagined that she’d be gone just hours later.”
Patrice and h...
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Saturday, August 24, 2019
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Honoring Our Heroes: Important Tips for Planning a Veteran’s Funeral
If you’re planning a funeral service for a veteran, there are a number of valuable benefits that may be available to you. These benefits are not provided automatically and must be requested, typica...
Legacy Letters: Share Your Values, Not Just Your Assets
We accumulate more than just our possessions over a lifetime. If you want to leave something more lasting and meaningful than material wealth, consider writing a legacy letter.
Creating a legacy ...
Helpful Tips for Seniors Living on Social Security Alone
No one wants to spend their golden years worrying about money. Yet, having a significant amount of retirement savings stashed away just isn’t a reality for many Americans.
An estimated 21% of mar...
What You Need to Know When Choosing a Casket
Selecting a casket for your loved one can feel overwhelming. It’s one of the first major decisions you will need to make following your loved one’s death. In addition to feeling numbness or grief, ...
What to Look for When Choosing a Funeral Home
Funerals are probably the most-neglected major life event we face. While there’s never a good time for it, researching and choosing a funeral home when you don’t need one is the best way to go. Tha...
