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As many as 5.3 million Americans are living with Alzheimer’s disease.

Filed under: Causes of Death, Death & Dying on November 9th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

In any situation where care is provided for a person’s physical or emotional needs, the caregiver may often feel overwhelmed and need help as well.

Filed under: Caregivers, Hospice on November 4th, 2009 | 1 Comment »

If you’ve ever watched CSI (Crime Scene Investigation) on television or if you’ve heard rumors about body farms and – yes – body snatching, then it’s time to set records straight. Donating a body to science isn’t as morbid or as mysterious as it sounds. If your religious beliefs allow you to think about this possibility for this after-life option, here are some tips on how and why body donations make sense:

Filed under: Alternatives, Funeral Arrangements on November 19th, 2008 | 4 Comments »