Many of us have attended a funeral service for a family member, friend or co-worker, however, odds are most of us have not had to make funeral arrangements. Today with people living longer, the average age of a person making funeral arrangements is over 50. One would think that the person making funeral decisions is the surviving spouse, but it’s … [Read more...] about Cremation: Seven Steps You Need to Know
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Aging: Know When to Discuss Healthcare vs. The Talk
Aging...It's No Secret! It’s no secret that we all have a 100-percent probability of aging, regardless of how much we try to fight it. We can diet, exercise, or even have plastic surgery—but in the end, the results are the same. We will age, and our parents will age. Aging often goes together with mental and physical deterioration, which may limit … [Read more...] about Aging: Know When to Discuss Healthcare vs. The Talk
How To Have “The Talk” With Aging Parents
Having “The Talk” How do you have “the talk” with your parents about wills, finances, medical care choices, and funerals? Elderly parents may be reluctant to face end-of-life issues. This may be due to one of three reasons: procrastination; lack of experience or information; or denial. In all candor, it may be a combination of all three … [Read more...] about How To Have “The Talk” With Aging Parents
Benefits of “Planning Ahead” for Your Pets
Did you know you can pre-plan for your pet’s end of life care? Most pet parents are unaware that this option is not only available, but it is becoming increasingly popular. Why? As a society of boomers, we plan. We plan for everything from our vacations, grand children’s college fund, retirement, and our own end of life care. Some of us even plan … [Read more...] about Benefits of “Planning Ahead” for Your Pets
What to Expect When an Autopsy is Required
Recently a young mother of five became a widow. Her husband and the father of her children was coming home at dusk on a Friday evening. They lived in the country and their home is nestled in-between dirt roads. He's usually home by 6:45 p.m. and the ritual of their Friday night pizza was already in the works. There was nothing unusual about this … [Read more...] about What to Expect When an Autopsy is Required
Animal Hospice Extends Pets Life
Animal palliative care and pet hospice is a new concept for many pet parents. As people, when we reach the end stages of our life, it’s become normal practice in the medical community to transition from treatment, to quality of life care and pain management. This is often referred to as palliative care. In the pet world, this type of care is just … [Read more...] about Animal Hospice Extends Pets Life