Celebrating a Life: Blog

Many Americans are taking control of the way end of life is recognized. This is evident in the recent HBO documentary, Alternate Endings: Six New Ways to Die in America, which explores how surviving family members are choosing to commemorate the...

Digital assets are everywhere—from the photos stored on your phone to the movies streamed on your television. But, what is a digital asset, and why is it a crucial step in the preplanning process?

To put it simply, a digital asset is content that’s...

There comes a time when an aging loved one is no longer able to care for themselves. In this case, it’s common for family members to move their loved one out of their own home and into an alternate living situation, like a senior care facility.

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Studies show a positive correlation between social interaction and overall positive health among older adults.

If you live in or around the Cleveland area, you know how much the city has to offer in terms of social events. From theaters to gardens...

When a loved one is diagnosed with a life-limiting illness, many of us want to provide them with the highest quality of comfort in the final days, weeks and months. That’s where hospice care comes in.

Hospice care is designed to focus on the quality...

When a friend or family member is grieving the loss of a loved one, it’s normal to feel helpless. We all want to say and do the right thing, but not everyone knows how.

Keep in mind each person experiences grief differently. What comforts you may...

If you’re providing comfort and care for an aging or ailing loved one, it’s likely you stepped into a caregiver without any formal training. Yet, you saw the need and willingly came forward to fulfill it.

While you may not have envisioned yourself...

As the weather gets warmer, there’s plenty to do and see in Cleveland. From art festivals to sporting events, it’s the perfect time of year to spend outdoors with family and friends.

If you’ve reached retirement, the old summer tradition of visiting...

Memorial Day, originally known as Decoration Day, is a day of remembrance for those who passed away while serving in the U.S. military.

Its roots go back to May 5, 1868. On this day, locals gathered to pay tribute to those who died while serving in...

Whether your loved one was just placed into hospice care or is suffering from a terminal illness, nothing is more heart-wrenching than learning a death is near. In those final days, it’s important to enjoy your last few moments with your loved one...