Dignity Hospice™ has developed special inclusion programs so that all our patients receive the support they deserve, regardless of race, color, gender, sexual preference, gender identity or expression, disability, age or country of origin. Solo Agers Currently, solo...
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Important Questions Your Estate Planning Attorney Will Ask You
For many people, the thought of meeting with an estate planning attorney strikes fear into their hearts. It can be uncomfortable to even consider the possibility of no longer being able to manage your own affairs, let alone no longer being alive, with your property...
I’m exhausted from caring for my loved one. What can I do to ease the stress? Guest Blogger- Susan Z. Robins of Dignity Hospice™
Anyone who has been on a plane knows that, prior to take off the flight attendants remind you that, in case of a loss of air pressure in the cabin you should always “put your mask on first”. This important safety message is a reminder of the importance of selfcare –...
Why the Knives May Come Out at Death
The box office success of the 2019 murder mystery Knives Out led to franchise status, with Glass Onion, the first sequel, released in late 2022. The original Knives Out featured whodunit intrigue surrounding the murder of a wealthy author and surprise changes to his...
Who benefits from hospice care? Guest Blogger- Susan Z. Robins of Dignity Hospice™
Ultimately, hospice care is beneficial for both patients and their loved ones. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), studies have shown that when a person enrolls in hospice, they are more likely to experience increased satisfaction and better symptom...
Do Not Leave Your Trust Unprotected: 6 Ways a Trust Protector Can Help You
Trust protectors are commonly used in the United States. Essentially, a trust protector is someone who serves as an appointed authority over a trust that will be in effect for a long period of time. Trust protectors ensure that trustees maintain the integrity of the...
What is Hospice? Guest Blogger- Susan Z. Robins of Dignity Hospice™
Hospice is a health benefit covered by Medicare, Medicaid, the Department of Veterans Affairs, as well as some private insurance Companies. This benefit is designed to provide quality end-of-life care to individuals who have been diagnosed with a terminal illness and...
Tax Season Is Just around the Corner
For everything there is a season, and it will soon be the season for taxes. Although it always seems to arrive too quickly, you will start to receive important tax documents by January 31. Whether you are filing as an individual or administering an estate or trust,...
New Business Succession Strategy: The Purpose Trust
The beginning of a new year is when many of us reflect on where we have been and what we would like to accomplish in the future. If you are a business owner, you may be tempted to succumb to the tyranny of the urgent and fail to take the time to consider the future of...
January Is National Mentoring Month: Three Creative Ways to Use the Estate Planning Process to Be a Mentor
Celebrate National Mentoring Month this January by becoming a mentor to the people in your life who have less life experience, whether they are your children or other loved ones. Mentors can have a huge positive impact on a young person’s life by sharing the wisdom,...