‘VSED’ to Hasten Death for the Terminally Ill People diagnosed with chronic progressive diseases or terminal illnesses may despair at the possibility of a long, painful decline. Some ... [Read More] 12/30/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
What Happens If You Die Without a Will? A will is a legal document ensuring your assets and wealth go to your surviving spouse and heirs after your ... [Read More] 8/19/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
How Social Security Can Pay for Funeral Costs Though funeral fees can become extremely costly for the family of the deceased. However, it is possible to use some ... [Read More] 7/26/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
What Is Advance Care Planning? You probably already realize how unpredictable the future is, but even though you know it, a part of you may ... [Read More] 5/27/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
What’s the Difference Between Hospice and Palliative Care? Two terms you will likely come across if either you or a loved one are coping with a severe illness ... [Read More] 2/16/2021 | By Seniors Guide Staff
The Advantages of Cremation vs Burial The time immediately following the death of a loved one is emotionally taxing. In addition to dealing with grief and ... [Read More] 2/5/2021 | By Kari Smith
The 3 Things to Know About End-of-Life Doulas You may have heard of birth doulas. But end-of-life doulas provide comfort and care during a patient's last days, weeks, ... [Read More] 8/25/2020 | By Seniors Guide Staff
What Is an End-of-Life Doula? Doulas are helpers. The word “doula” comes from the Greek, where it means, roughly, “female helper” or “woman who serves.” ... [Read More] 9/20/2019 | By Seniors Guide Staff
5 Ways to Know That Hospice Is the Right Move Hospice care is a type of medical care designed to provide palliative care for terminally ill patients during the last ... [Read More] 6/7/2019 | By Seniors Guide Staff
10 Myths About Hospice Care 1. HOSPICE IS WHERE YOU GO WHEN THERE IS NOTHING MORE A DOCTOR CAN DO. Hospice is care designed for ... [Read More] 10/11/2016 | By Seniors Guide Staff