When you lose a special person, it only seems right to honor them in a special way.  Here are 10 ideas to keep the memory of your loved one alive. 

Have you ever thought about what would happen if you landed in the hospital unable to speak for yourself?  What if the doctor couldn’t get in touch with your loved ones in order to convene about important decisions that would impact your quality of life?  If you haven’t, you’re not alone.  But, now that you have, it’s time to create your advance care plan.

We’re born flexible, but our muscles and ligaments become tighter and tighter with each year, especially when we’re not regularly stretching.  As young adults, and even into later years, this decreased flexibility hardly seems noticeable, as it doesn’t hinder our everyday life. 

Is the glass half empty or half full?  If you see it as half full, chances are, you’re more creative, attentive, and productive than the person who sees it as half empty.  Here’s why:

Caregivers don’t just look after another person – they provide the physical and emotional support needed for that person to get through their day.  If you’re contemplating becoming the primary caregiver for your loved one, here are some points to consider.  

The benefits of regular exercise are endless, but as we age, exercises we were once able to do are not quite as accessible.  If you’re looking for ways to stay active, read on! 

End-of-life for many is a time for reflection.  It’s also a time to share your life story with others.  To ensure your story lives on, consider writing a memoir for friends and family to read and share across generations.

Caregiving is HARD, and even the most patient and loving person can experience signs of caregiver burnout. As a caregiver, it’s important to recognize these signs in yourself and ask for help when you need time off.

It’s not uncommon to begin grieving the loss of someone before they are gone.  In fact, it’s so “not uncommon” that there’s a phrase for it: anticipatory grief.  Anticipatory grief may be felt by both the loved ones of and the person who is nearing death.  It’s important to understand that while anticipatory grief can help pave the way for meaningful conversations between you and the terminally ill, it does not necessarily mean that either of you have given up hope. 

Vaccines are not just for children and health care workers.  Aside from the annual flu shot, here are 6 vaccines you should be keeping up with as an adult.

HOUSTON, Feb. 16, 2021 — While 60% of businesses closed their doors permanently due to financial strain amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, business for one Houston-based company increased substantially.

One of the most difficult parts about dying is not knowing what kind of legacy you will leave.  How will your loved ones remember you?  Who will carry on your traditions?  What kind of impact did you make on the lives of others?  Living funerals aim to alleviate some of this stress by allowing you to listen in on eulogies written by friends and family before you pass.