If you’re like most people, you aren’t eager to spend time thinking about what would happen if you became unable to direct your own medical care because of illness, an accident, or advanced age. However, if you don’t do at least a little bit of planning — writing down your wishes about the kinds of […]
Day 20
Funeral and Memorial ServicesWelcome to Day 20! Today you will compile details regarding your wishes and any arrangements that you have made for services and ceremonies after your departure.If you have the Yup I’m Dead…Now What? Book, you can find it in Chapter 23. If you've ever settled a ... READ the POST
Senior Citizen Caregiving 101: Things I wish I’d known
I was my 95 year old Mom's caregiver for the last 5 years of her life. During this time, I learned about senior citizen caregiving mostly on my own with my Mom's careful and loving guidance. The things I most wish I'd known before starting down this caregiver path were begging to be documented, ... READ the POST
Quick Start Guide
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Are Safe Deposit Boxes Safe? Nope, They Aren’t!
You may have seen the recent New York Times article about Philip Poniz. He had stored his entire collection of rare watches in a Wells Fargo safe deposit box. They were his retirement plan. When he recently went to retrieve them, the box was empty. It’s a great article! The big ... READ the POST
What is Grief?
Grief is the reaction we have in response to a death or loss. Grief can affect our body, mind, emotions, and spirit.People might notice or show grief in several ways:Physical reactions: These might be things like changes in appetite or sleep, an upset stomach, tight chest, crying, tense ... READ the POST