It’s not surprising to see what made the list as they are all things that touch each of our lives as we struggle to pay attention to and make time for things that we truly love

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As our parents age, many of us find ourselves in the difficult position of parenting our parents, and the challenge is to do so while always respecting their dignity, remaining sensitive to their abilities and understanding their need for control

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In an era of near daily stunning advances in medicine, what constitutes the “heroic measures” so many people say they do not want?

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Most individuals do not deliberately die in order to create their estate – it is a foregone conclusion.

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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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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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There are very few people who, at some point in their lives, won’t be responsible for making the final arrangements for a family member or friend. Sadly though, few are properly prepared for the task. As consumers we generally prepare ourselves when making a large purchase. It is not unusual for consumers to read other [...]

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How do you prepare for the death of a loved one? Emotionally and psychologically you can’t. I don’t believe it’s possible because until it happens none of us really knows how it will affect us; each response is as unique as our relationship to that person. However, there are other things you can do to [...]

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