Updated: August 21, 2023 What to Do Within a Few Weeks Settle The Estate Other Things To Do Now that you have said goodbye to your loved one, it is time to acknowledge those who have helped and begin to settle your loved one’s affairs. As with previous tasks, it all starts with the paperwork. […]
What To Do Within a Few Days Updated: August 18, 2023 Who to Notify Saying Goodbye Honoring Your Loved Ones Controlling Costs Other Things to Do Once you have taken care of the urgent tasks and decisions, there are many other tasks that you should move on to. After you have decided on the wake, […]
Updated: August 16, 2023 Immediate Tasks There are tasks that should be done as soon as possible after your loved one’s death. You want to notify immediate family for many reasons, but and there are a few time-sensitive tasks that can’t wait. Some of them may have been planned and arranged ahead of time. If […]
Steps to Take After a Loved One has Passed Away Updated: August 21, 2023 After your loved one has died there are a multitude of tasks to be done. Any power of attorney ends at your loved one’s death, so you can only do these tasks if you are a spouse or other designated agent, […]
Life and Death Decisions Updated: August 9, 2023 We’ve previously discussed the importance of making decisions about the end of your life ahead of time, but what about decisions about your death? Your priorities for as the end of your life nears may be quite different from those you have had previously and from what […]
Assisted Living Facilities Assisted Living Facilities are for those who need help with their personal care. It is unlikely you would move into one for the sole purpose of dying there. These are most appropriate for people, usually elders, who are fairly independent and make their own decisions about their activities. However, they may need […]
Hospital Care The usual purpose of a hospital is to treat acutely ill patients. You enter the hospital with a significant condition or illness expecting to improve enough to be discharged. When you are in the hospital, medical professionals are available at all times to provide whatever level of care you may need. While being […]
Nursing Homes Nursing homes are able to provide almost constant care to residents. They are most appropriate for people needing medical care and close observation due to mental or physical illness, but are no longer ill enough to remain in the hospital. While we typically think of nursing homes as places for the elderly, they […]
Hospice Facility Although hospice focuses on ‘home’ care, it can also include care in nursing homes and assisted-living facilities. Some hospice organizations also have an inpatient facility. All of the hospice services offered to outpatients can be provided in these locations, plus some that can’t be managed at home. Whether giving your caretakers respite or […]
Choosing the Location of Chronic and End-of-Life Care Updated: August 14, 2023 As people age we tend to accumulate more health problems. With an aging population this leads to more people needing a higher level of healthcare. For some, those health issues happen earlier due to a serious illness or accident. Sometimes these problems are […]
