TRAINLOAD JACKSON’S STORY: Gratitude

My grandfather passed away a few years ago after a brave battle with amyotrophic lateral sclerosis. In his prime, he was a tall, strong man who could move a washing machine or refrigerator without batting an eyelash.

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Fries with that Will? Part Four

Common instructions are of the “no heroic measures” or, “”don’t put me in a nursing home” variety.

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Aging gracefully: Oxymoron or reality?

“Joyous, happy and healthy” is the response I recently received from a friend when I conducted an informal survey on what it means to age gracefully.

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Faded memories

Mom was a lonely widow in her 70s when we asked her to write her childhood stories and stories from her ancestors.

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Fries with that Will? Part Three

First and foremost, make sure the Attorney(s) will in fact be available to make treatment, admission and personal care decisions.

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Saying farewell: How today’s funerals are changing

What I’ve noticed between before 50 and now is that funerals have changed. Funerals are evolving to become more of a family celebration.

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Happy birthday Besse Cooper!

This Georgia woman is the oldest person in the world, celebrating her 116th birthday on August 26.

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Candy Chang: Before I die I want to…

Preparing for death is one of the most empowering things you can do. Thinking about death clarifies your life.
Candy Chang

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New beginnings

People often ask me, “How long has your father-in-law been in the home?” I tell them $80,000 worth—they look at me with bewilderment and I say three years.

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Fries with that Will? Part Two

  CAPACITY TO EXECUTE A POA   47.  (1)  A person is capable of giving a power of attorney for personal care if the person, (a) has the ability to understand whether the proposed attorney has a genuine concern for the person’s welfare; and (b) appreciates that the person may need to have the proposed attorney make…

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