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Title: Peace of Mind After Losing a Loved One

Preview: Iris and Harold were high school sweethearts who married in 1958 - she was 18 and he was 21. While she stayed home and raised their two children, Harold worked all his life as a machinist and retired two years ago. As in their younger days, Iris and Harold were enjoying retirement by traveling...

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Title: How To Make Sure No Questions are Left Unanswered Before Death

By: Natasha Biasell

Preview: Death. Everyone is forced to deal with it at some point, but nobody knows exactly when. It is a taboo topic in America, avoided and ill-prepared for by most people until it is too late. The death of a loved one is a painful, stressful time and dealing with personal effects, wills, finances and...

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Title: A Long-Range Planner

Preview: Planning for the future is important to Betty Stallings. From her healthcare needs to her funeral plans, she has mapped out every detail. "It puzzles me that people don't plan," says Betty Stallings. A former Librarian and a self-described "long-range planner," Mrs. Stallings has always had...

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Title: Funeral Planning

By: Lauren Searson

Preview: Bette Runge, a well-known tango dancer, was honored with an exceptional funeral ceremony that incorporated her passion for life and for dance. For many individuals planning a funeral is a task to be avoided, but for others, who see the value and importance of a personal memorial service, plann...

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Title: How To Pre-Plan a Funeral

Preview: Every year, two million Americans are tasked with planning a funeral for a family member or friend. They face this challenge during a time of grief and stress. Preplanning allows consumers to protect their loved ones, while simultaneously creating a funeral that meets their distinctive needs. ...

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Title: Preplanning for Your Loved Ones

Preview: "It is wonderful that I can help nonprofit organizations raise money to meet real needs in the community," says Sally Smith, a consultant, who works with charities throughout the Washington D.C. Metropolitan area. Her path to this career was not direct. Sally received a Master's degree in Teach...

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Title: How To Prepare for End of Life

By: National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Preview: The ruling from the Florida Supreme Court regarding the Terri Schiavo case has focused much of America on crucial issues for end of life decisions. Perhaps the biggest news from the case, however, is the lack of preparation by most Americans when it comes to the end-of-life issues. A End of L...

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Title: End of Life Care: Sound Therapy for Hospice Patients

By: Theresa V. Wilson

Preview: Facing the Inevitable Once family members overcome their disbelief, shock, and anger about the pending end of life for their loved one, they often seek opportunities to demonstrate caring, to eliminate stress, and provide a peaceful environment. Focus becomes seeking ways to express love, and...

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Title: A Model Retirement

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Alan and Katharine Jung are truly a model for ideal retirement living. Not only have their retirement living decisions been well thought-out and proactive, but they have also embraced the new opportunities that retirement offers and are fully enjoying what they refer to as a "new season in their ...

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Title: A Retirement That is More Than O.K.

By: Christy Pagans

Preview: Two signs hang outside Mrs. Sadie Hofstein's apartment in Martin's Run, a continuing care retirement community in Media, PA. One cheerfully announces, "I'm O.K.," while the other is a more distinguished plaque engraved with "Hofstein House." Both say a lot about Mrs. Hofstein's personality, he...