If your pet isn’t in your estate plans, it’s time to remedy that By Richard Eisenberg for Next Avenue Maybe you heard that Joan Rivers left a portion of her…
Common myths of hospice debunked
Five things you may think about hospice that aren’t true By Jacob Edward for Next Avenue In the past 40 years, attitudes towards death and dying in America and much…
Why your relationship needs forgiveness
Even for serious wrongs like infidelity, hanging on to anger hurts you, too By Barb DePree, M.D. for Next Avenue By the time we reach midlife, we’ve experienced all kinds…
5 ways to keep your kids from fighting over your will
Follow these rules now to prevent a family war later By Patrick O’Brien for Next Avenue It is your worst nightmare. You’ve passed away, and now your adult children no…
Dad’s WWII love letters give a glimpse into a forgotten past
Hidden in the attic were tales of war and sacrifice, love and resilience By Lauren Stiller Rikleen for Next Avenue It is always fun to read about other peoples’ attic…
One More Time wish granted
Heart & Soul Hospice of Wichita, with the help of Tillie’s Flowers in Wichita, delivered 200 roses to hospice patient Margaret Pittman on Aug. 12 through the hospice’s One More…
How to craft your memoir
Be sure to include experiences and feelings that make your life story meaningful By Bart Astor for Next Avenue When I overheard my father reminiscing with his old Army buddy…
How to Organize Your Finances for Your Loved Ones
By John Seber for Next Avenue If someone will need to settle your estate or care for you because you’re seriously ill, that could mean needing to amass critical financial…
Why and When Denial Is Good For Caregivers
By Sherri Snelling for Next Avenue The ever-witty author Delia Ephron recently wowed a mostly female boomer audience at the Motion Picture & Television Fund’s Women’s Conference, making the crowd…
A True Gift of the Heart
By Jill Smolowe for Next Avenue As the season of giving thanks gave way to the season of giving-because-it’s-a-given-that-we’ll-give, I received a party invitation that eased the transition from graceful…