Fries with that Will? Part Five
Advance directives require some specificity if they are to be enforced.
Do you work out of town and worry about your aging parents?
When caring for a parent or aging loved one becomes more of a burden than a joy, what do you do?
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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.
Fries with that Will? Part Four
Common instructions are of the “no heroic measures” or, “”don’t put me in a nursing home” variety.
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.
Faded memories
Mom was a lonely widow in her 70s when we asked her to write her childhood stories and stories from her ancestors.
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.
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.
Happy birthday Besse Cooper!
This Georgia woman is the oldest person in the world, celebrating her 116th birthday on August 26.
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