Owning Your Eulogy 

What will your loved ones say about you? One way to ensure your story is told is to write it yourself. Keep reading to learn more about writing your eulogy when you make preplan arrangements.  

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What To Do With Someone’s Belongings When They Pass

Seeing their belongings – their bedroom slippers, a well-loved childhood toy, or a favorite book on the nightstand – is almost too much to bear when someone we love dies. We’ve developed a strategy to help make this task a little easier.

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Hospice Social Work: A Labor of Love

March is Social Work Month. Hospice social workers help us navigate the end-of-life journey's physical, emotional, and practical challenges. Keep reading to learn more about these extraordinary professionals and suggestions on how to celebrate their contributions. 

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When It’s Too Much: Caregiver Burnout

Burnout is a genuine health concern, with one in five Americans acting as unpaid caregivers to spouses, family members, or friends. Read more on recognizing and preventing burnout before it negatively impacts both caregiver and recipient.  

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A Fresh Start for the New Year

by Wendy Mize |  End of Life Planning · Uncategorized

Are you ready for a fresh start in the new year? We’ve put together a list of easy-to-achieve steps to help organize your home, schedule, and more.

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What’s Your Family Story?

Happy, Inspirational, Real: Why Family Stories Matter

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Do You Have a Long Term Care Plan?

October is officially Long Term Care Planning Month and designed to prompt people to prepare for the cost of medical care as they age. Yet there are other things to consider in addition to long-term care: healthcare proxies, living wills, and end-of-life care. Keep reading for ideas on what to include in a comprehensive long-term care plan

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Dying to Know: Answers to life’s most frequently asked questions about death (Part 2)

Living well includes a common-sense approach to death. It happens to us all, yet talking about our end-of-life plans or voicing our fear is considered taboo or morbid. Part 2 of our frequently asked questions about death.

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Dying to Know: Answers to life’s most frequently asked questions about death (Part 1)

Living well includes a common-sense approach to death. It happens to us all, yet talking about our end-of-life plans or voicing our fear is considered taboo or morbid. 

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How Do You Talk About Your End-of-Life Wishes?

by Gabriella |  End of Life Planning

It’s easy to talk freely about things we enjoy, like vacations or wedding plans. But what about the conversations that aren’t as easy or fun? To celebrate worldwide New Conversations Day (July 12), we’re giving you some conversation starters to talk about something very important: your end-of-life wishes. 

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