Remember Tributes

06/11/2024

02/11/2024

Fall Back! Remember, Move your clocks back one hour tonight.

01/11/2024

What to Post (and Not) on Social Media When You’re Grieving
How much is too much to share when you’re dealing with loss or comforting a friend?

Many announce a death or want to comfort friends online, but can a post be too personal?

26/10/2024

MISCONCEPTIONS ABOUT THE FIVE STAGES OF GRIEF™️
Loss is a fact of life, and so are the reactions that follow, but the grief that accompanies significant loss is frequently misunderstood. Here are some of the more commonly held myths and misconceptions about grief, along with the facts to dispel them:
https://grief.com/misconceptions/

23/10/2024

I am considering becoming an organ donor. Is the process different for older adults?
There are many resources for older organ donors and recipients available from the U.S. government. Find information for potential donors and transplant recipients over age 50, including how to register to be a donor.

Organ donation is the act of taking healthy organs and tissues from one person and giving them to someone else. Find frequently asked questions about organ donation.

19/10/2024

The Best Things to Say to Someone in Grief
1. I am so sorry for your loss. 2. I wish I had the right words, just know I care. 3. I don’t know how you feel, but I am here to help in any way I can. 4. You and your loved one will be in my thoughts and prayers. 5. My favorite memory of your loved one is… 6. I am always just a phone call away 7. Give a hug instead of saying something 8. We all need help at times like this, I am here for you 9. I am usually up early or late, if you need anything 10. Saying nothing, just be with the person.

18/10/2024

Envy may arise when observing those who haven't experienced grief, as their daily challenges seem insignificant compared to the profound pain of losing a loved one. Acknowledge this feeling without letting it overshadow your thoughts, as over time, you will grow less raw and develop acceptance towards death and loss, even though it leaves an indelible mark on your spirit.

14/10/2024

Everyday technology that people use around the house — including doorbell cameras, smart speakers and wrist-worn trackers — can help those suffering from cognitive decline.

The tech may ease the burden on caregivers, too.

Wearables, smart homes, other solutions don’t work for all

29/09/2024

Tips for Finding the Perfect Senior Living Place for Dad
Moving to a senior living community is a big step for all aging adults, but it can be particularly difficult for elderly men with care needs. Women tend to dominate the resident population in most senior living communities. This leads many men to believe that senior living communities can’t accommodate their needs and interests. However, communities often incorporate activities and amenities specific to aging men to help them feel at home.
https://www.aol.com/5-tips-finding-perfect-senior-115700744.html

Moving to a senior living community is a big step for all aging adults, but it can be particularly difficult for elderly men with care needs.

22/09/2024

Older adult's health and well-being.
Exercise and physical activity are good for just about everyone including older adults. Aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity aerobic activity — working hard enough to raise your heart rate and break a sweat — each week. You don’t have to accomplish this all at once, rather, you can break up your activity over the course of seven days. If you can’t meet the goal right away, try to be as physically active as you can. Doing something is better than doing nothing at all.

For adults at every weight, aging is associated with muscle loss, which makes certain activities difficult. Being active can help older adults maintain muscle mass and make it easier to conduct daily activities, participate in outings, drive, keep up with grandchildren, avoid falls, and stay as independent as possible.

20/09/2024

How do you help someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia get their affairs in order?
A complication of diseases such as Alzheimer’s is that the person may lack or gradually lose the ability to think clearly. This change affects his or her ability to participate meaningfully in decision making and makes early planning even more important. Read these legal and financial planning tips for people with Alzheimer’s disease.

Find information about health care and financial directives, long-term care, and end-of-life planning when living with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia.

15/09/2024

Caregiver Assistance
Caregiving involves providing assistance to another individual who is ill, disabled, or elderly and frail. Many times caregiving involves helping someone with physical, emotional, social, and psychological needs.

In the United States, family and friend caregivers provide approximately eighty percent of all care. Caregivers play a vital role in helping seniors maintain their health and independence. As the population ages, so will the demand for caregivers.
https://www.westalabamaaging.org/caregiver-assistance #:~:text=Alabama%20Cares%20is%20a%20program,costly%20long%2Dterm%20care%20facilities.

11/09/2024

Remembering 9/11: Honoring Heroes and Hearts 🕊️
As members of the funeral profession, we carry the solemn responsibility of helping families through their most difficult times. Today, on the anniversary of 9/11, our hearts are heavy with the memories of those we lost.