It may sound morbid, but creating a findable file, binder, cloud-based drive, or even shoebox where you store estate documents and meaningful personal effects will save your loved ones incalculable time, money, and suffering. Read the article from Time Magainze here...
There are two kinds of responses in conversations: a shift response and a support response. The first shifts attention back to yourself and the second supports the other person’s comment. A support response encourages the other person to continue their story. It lets...
Advance care planning is the process of talking about and writing down your wishes for medical care if you become unable to speak for yourself. Writing down what you want in an advance directive can help make sure your wishes for future medical care are followed. See...
Winter can bring many healthcare challenges for older people, especially those with mobility issues or those who are homebound. “There are emotional risks, such as isolation from friends and community, and also physical risks, such as falls. Risks can be minimized if...
Why choose hospice? Hospice care offers end-of-life comfort and support; it works best if you think about it ahead of time. Here is a great introduction from Harvard Health on the basics of hospice and a physician’s perspective on starting the conversation about...
Have you been in this situation before? Where you struggle with the rights words? It’s hard to watch someone you love go through hardship. No one wants to say anything that will make their pain worse, and so we often default to cliché language that isn’t...
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“Grief, no matter where it comes from, can only be resolved by connecting to other people.” ~Thomas Horn Deepshikha Sairum shares how she used social media to help her grieve after her mom died. On Instagram and Facebook, she talked about her struggles. In Facebook...
When finally my father breathed his last breath, after seven days in hospice, I saw in my mind’s eye the reborn butterfly of his spirit-lifting from his used-up body and taking flight. It helped me immensely. I felt relief. I felt happy for his liberation. Read more...
For some, the idea of home is straightforward. But for Eric Démoré the definition has been a little more nebulous. What is home if not a space where we can be surrounded by the people we have come to know – if only for a short while? Read more about his experience and...
