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How Aging Life Care Professionals™ Help Families Navigate Eldercare Challenges
Dealing with the needs of elderly parents can be challenging at best. In addition to the stress and emotion involved, tending to the many facets of their lives is often complicated and frustra...
Friday, July 17, 2020
Understanding the Symbolism of the Most Popular Funeral Flowers
Before you tell the florist to “put something nice together” for a sympathy arrangement, give some thought to the message it’s sending. Ideally, the arrangement should reflect the life of the perso...
Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Dealing with a COVID-19 Loss: What Not to Say to the Bereaved
Even in the best of times, it is difficult to know how to help someone grieve. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, consoling a friend who has lost a loved one to the virus requires extra care and...
Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Follow These Tips to Safely Express Your Sympathy During COVID-19
When someone passes away, we are accustomed to gathering with family and friends to share our sympathies with the bereaved. This traditional, supportive gesture represents an important part of the ...
Sunday, May 24, 2020
Written Condolence Etiquette: Do You Know the Rules?
Written condolences can be challenging to compose. Losing a loved one is a deeply personal event and everyone deals with their emotions differently, making it difficult to know what to say.
Still...
Thursday, May 21, 2020
The Other COVID-19 Toll: Managing Loneliness and Isolation
Human beings thrive on connection. Engaging with others reduces anxiety, helps to regulate emotions, lead to higher self-esteem, and can even improve our immune systems.
While it is critically im...
Sunday, May 10, 2020
Funeral Pre-Planning: The Ultimate Gift of Love
Any time is a good time to plan your funeral—except after you’ve already passed away. Can you imagine planning a wedding in just a few days? Or taking a trip abroad on the fly?
Why leave the ulti...
Sunday, April 26, 2020
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Are Your Home and Car Winter-Ready? 10 Essential Winter Safety Tips
What winter safety tips can help you prepare your home and car for the challenges of hazardous seasonal conditions?
Winter weather can arrive quickly and bring real safety risks along with it. Fro...
It’s American Heart Month: Eight Simple Steps That Make a Big Difference
February is American Heart Month, a time to consider how everyday habits can support long-term health.
Heart disease and stroke are the leading causes of death in the United States, but many of th...
What Documents Do You Need Before Meeting With a Funeral Director?
What information is most helpful to have before meeting with a funeral director?
Funeral planning often begins with a conversation many people have never had before. While paperwork is part of the...
What Decisions Need to be Made During the Funeral Planning Process?
The funeral planning process requires a number of decisions, many of which need to be considered in a short period of time.
When those choices are unfamiliar, it can be hard to know what needs att...
What Are 8 Everyday Habits That Can Improve Your Health in 2026?
If you’re looking to improve your health in 2026, small daily habits can make a meaningful difference over time.
Simple, repeatable actions often have a greater long-term impact than dramatic life...
What Are the Most Important Factors to Look For When Choosing a Casket?
Choosing a casket is one of the most meaningful decisions a family makes when planning a funeral or memorial service.
For many people, this choice is rooted in deep traditions of dignity, honor, a...
Wondering What to Bring to a Funeral or Celebration of Life? Here Are 8 Comforting Choices
If you are unsure about what to bring to a funeral or celebration of life, choose something that honors the life being remembered and offers support to the grieving family.
Funerals, celebrations ...
