Preparing for Peace of Mind: Quit Making Excuses and Start Making Plans
While three-quarters of us believe having our final wishes in writing is important, only a third of us, mostly motivated by major and painful transitions such as the ones above, actually complete our end of life plans and paperwork. Why do so few of us take care of this vitally important need? I asked my friends, strangers who are fellow Gen X, middle-aged women and past clients for their feedback, and I’m sharing it in the blog today.
Living Will, Pt. 2: It’s about how to live
I believe living wills are about how you live not how you die. I explain why in this video and ask you to ponder two important questions before you check any boxes.
Living Wills, Part 1: It’s NOT a DNR
It’s that time again, y’all. National Healthcare Decisions Day (April 16), and I’m making a series of videos about living wills. I’ll be posting more over the next few days, so check them out and consider making or updating your Advance Directives soon. Let me know if you have questions or I can help.
The Not-So-Newlywed Game
Sometimes it’s not easy to talk to our family about death and dying and what is important to us. There are a lot of unique resources available to make it easier. Today, my husband and I play a quick game called The Death Deck. Contact me if you want more resources and information about talking […]
Media Monday: Advanced Care Plans in the news
Today in Media Monday: Advance Directives are not a panacea for a perfect end of life experience, but without them, you might cause your loved ones years of pain and grief. Make your plans today and ask me how to help.
Five For Friday: Five Wishes
Today I’m expressing some of my end of life wishes using Five Wishes on Five for Friday
Wise Words Wednesday: it’s never too soon to plan for the end
Talk About It Tuesday: National Healthcare Decisions Day
Advance Directives Part 1
In this video I explain the first part of Advance Directives, the health care proxy, representative or health care power or attorney
