Cremation Planning for Caregivers Archives

Dispelling Myths About Life Insurance

Posted August 16th, 2016 by Michelle Harris & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Learn all about life insurance from when it’s needed to protect loved ones or pay for cremation and funerals and cases to when you don’t need it.

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents about End-of-Life Planning

Posted August 15th, 2016 by Kathryn Walsh & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Starting the conversation about your parents’ end-of-life wishes might feel awkward, but chances are good that your parents will be relieved when you do.

Power of Attorney: Why You Need It

Posted August 12th, 2016 by Kathryn Walsh & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Creating a power of attorney is a necessary safeguard for any aging person. This document gives you control over who makes decisions on your behalf.

Senior Care Centers

Posted August 11th, 2016 by M. P. Chandler & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Find out how you can select a senior center option that suits your aging loved one’s individual needs and preferences and plan end of life arrangements.

Transportation Options for Seniors Who Don’t Drive

Posted August 8th, 2016 by Sarah Stasik & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Maintain mobility throughout retirement. Learn how to find and access public and private transportation options for seniors who no longer drive.

Top 10 Things to Ask Your Parents Right Now

Posted August 4th, 2016 by Lisa Thompson & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

You need to hold important conversations with your parents sooner instead of later about topics such as their wishes for a funeral or cremation.

Historical Trends in Cremation

Posted July 21st, 2016 by Sarah Stasik & filed under Baby Boomers and Cremation, Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

The popularity of cremation has grown in the United States in recent decades. Find out how cremation trends and costs are influencing these decisions.

5 Summer Activities For Caregivers And Their Elderly Loved Ones

Posted July 8th, 2016 by Neptune Society & filed under Cremation Information Articles, Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

If you have an elderly loved one, summer is the perfect chance to spend some quality time together. Consider planning for these five activities before autumn.

Everything You Need to Know About Advanced Directives

Posted June 14th, 2016 by Sarah Stasik & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Protect your end-of-life wishes with an advance directive. Learn the basics of this legal form and discover how you can start one today.

Pensions and Financial Information for Seniors

Posted June 14th, 2016 by Sarah Stasik & filed under Cremation Planning for Caregivers.

Understand retirement financial planning so you can create a stable foundation for late-life travel, health care and daily enjoyment.

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Posts Categorized: Cremation Planning for Caregivers

Dispelling Myths About Life Insurance

How to Talk to Your Aging Parents about End-of-Life Planning

Power of Attorney: Why You Need It

Senior Care Centers

Transportation Options for Seniors Who Don’t Drive

Top 10 Things to Ask Your Parents Right Now

Historical Trends in Cremation

5 Summer Activities For Caregivers And Their Elderly Loved Ones

Everything You Need to Know About Advanced Directives

Pensions and Financial Information for Seniors

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