Resources
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Create a Legacy Book!
Turn your parents' or families’ life story into a beautiful memoir book.
You'll have their stories, memories, and advice - in a stunning design, safe forever.
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Do Your Own Legal Will
Use Legal Wills online to create a low cost will and other documentation.
I offer a code for a discount as well. This is a great low cost option to get your will done or revised! -
Videos on Death & Grief
I curate videos on my Youtube channel that offer advice and stories about peoples’ experience with death, grief, and the many aspects of deathcare. Some funny, some practical. You choose!
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Soundscapes
On Soundcloud I’ve created playlists that have been helpful for me to get through life transitions, including the death of family and friends. You may find some inspiration for a Celebration of Life here too.
Podcasts
Molly Mandelberg combines spiritual/visionary and high tech/practical/business savvy to her coaching business.
When she asked me to be a guest on her podcast, how could I say no!
I was a guest on Kate Unger’s podcast, Living Your Juiciest Life Ever.
Titled, ‘If we included death in our life plan, it would help us live a juicier life now!’ Listen in to our conversation.
Links
Grief and mental health wisdom:
https://www.therecoveryvillage.com/mental-health/grief/
www.francisweller.net
https://grief.com/podcast/releasing-the-guilt-of-grief/
FAQ
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Advance care planning involves making decisions about your future healthcare preferences in the event that you become unable to communicate or make decisions for yourself. It includes documenting your wishes and appointing a healthcare proxy or medical power of attorney to make medical decisions on your behalf.
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Advance care planning is important because it allows you to maintain control over your medical treatment even if you are unable to communicate your wishes. It ensures that your healthcare preferences are known and respected, reduces the burden on your loved ones who may otherwise have to make difficult decisions, and helps alleviate potential conflicts among family members.
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Several documents are commonly involved in advance care planning. They may include a living will, which outlines your healthcare preferences, a healthcare proxy or medical power of attorney, who is authorized to make medical decisions for you, and additional documents like a do-not-resuscitate (DNR) order, which specifies your preference regarding cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR).
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Because you are going to die, and you don’t know when or how. Unless you’re immortal (?) Significant life events like marriage, having children, or reaching retirement age often prompt individuals to begin considering their end-of-life wishes. Then, it's important to review and update your plan periodically as your circumstances change.
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Lack of control: Without an end-of-life plan, decisions regarding your medical treatment, care, and asset distribution may be left to others, such as family members or medical professionals, who may not know your preferences.
Family disputes: The absence of clear instructions can lead to disagreements among family members regarding your care and the distribution of your assets, potentially causing strain and conflict.
Unwanted interventions: Without specific instructions, you may receive medical treatments that you wouldn't have desired or endure unnecessary suffering.
Emotional burden: The lack of guidance can place a significant emotional burden on your loved ones who are left to make challenging decisions without knowing your wishes.