Preparing for the Death of a Parent

It’s often the unspeakable level of grief: preparing for the death of a parent. Holidays such as Father’s Day or Mother’s Day become difficult and sorrowful. Photographs and family gatherings are now bittersweet. If your parent is in hospice care, it’s important to be...

Delivering Bad News to Senior Parents

Delivering bad news is tough, no matter who it is. It’s especially tough when you must deliver it to a family member or senior parents. Whether it’s financial problems, onset of disease, a death in the family, or several other topics, there’s never an easy way to give...

Seniors & Grief During the Holidays

  If you or someone you know is facing the first holiday season without a loved one such as a spouse or lifelong friend, it may be a challenge to handle reminders of the holidays, including family traditions, shopping, events or decorating. The important thing to...

Steps to Take after Your Spouse Dies

The death of your spouse is a period of unimaginable grief. Unfortunately, there are many legal and financial obligations that will not wait. Here is a checklist to help guide you through the most important tasks you need to complete: Don’t make any...

Advice After Losing A Loved One

To make sense of the loss, many find themselves diving into despair or ignoring the loss. So, it is important to follow a healthy path to move forward. 1. Individual and group counseling have been seen to help immensely in accepting the beginning stages grief. Grief...