Resources

Clarity is kindness, especially for the people you love. If you’re among the more than half of American adults without an estate plan, you’re in good company, and getting started is easier than you think! Learn what an estate plan really includes (hint: it’s more than a will) and choose one small step to take this week.

Home health or outpatient rehab? Learn who qualifies, what services are included and when each option is best.

National Healthcare Decisions Day is a reminder to check off an important task that many of us may not even realize we ought to do: discuss and document our preferences for medical care should we become too ill to make decisions for ourselves.

Jesse shares the texts he sent during his wife Roxanne’s final hours—and what he’s learned about carrying love and grief one year later.

Caregiving in hospice is loving, but also demanding. This article outlines when to bring in extra help, the options (volunteers, home care, skilled nursing), typical costs, and how to get started with your hospice social worker.

Each of the resources shared here, generously contributed by members of our Continuing Light Community, have helped someone navigate the unique challenges of serious illness, caregiving or grief, and we are grateful to be able to pass them along.

Goodwin Living dietitians shared tips for healthy eating and insights on how nutrition can power daily life, especially for older adults.

The first StrongerMemory white paper offers practical application tips and meaningful reflections on how to share this innovative brain health program with senior living and nursing communities as well as the general public.

A move into senior living doesn’t have to be stressful. Insights from residents and a move-in specialist offer tips and questions to help you feel prepared, confident and excited for your next chapter.

A physical therapist assistant with Goodwin Home Health offers her top ten tips for getting the most out of your physical therapy sessions.

Explanation of the key differences between palliative care and hospice care. Find out how to choose the best option for your particular needs.

What to say (and what not to say) to someone in hospice care. Find out how to talk and what to do during this difficult time.