Understanding and Managing Grief, April 29 - May 5, 2018

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

In grief, keep living, http://bit.ly/2jwTjpt « Bryan C. Taylor

The Good and the Bad of Life After Loss, http://j.mp/2KEerWV « Second Firsts

Shared by Megan Devine: Here's a handy Do This/Not That cheat sheet on how to help a friend in grief, http://j.mp/2KBwInQ « Pinterest

Caregiving and Hospice, March 11 - March 17, 2018

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

How Can Families Save Money With Home Funerals? http://j.mp/2DBfrGy « Seven Ponds Blog

Living While Dying: A Short Film Featuring Role Models for Dying Well, http://bit.ly/2DxYvRy « Health Central

Our Monthly Tip: Designate a Legacy Contact for Your Facebook Account, http://j.mp/2FKJTA2 « Seven Ponds Blog

Surviving Spousal Loss: Financial Concerns in Widowhood, Part 2

[Reviewed and updated May 13. 2026]

An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.  ~ Benjamin Franklin

In an earlier post a recently widowed woman described her difficulty in deciding how best to take the benefits from her husband's life insurance policy. For surviving spouses with other financial concerns, I’d like to offer some additional information.

Understanding and Managing Grief, November 2 - November 8, 2014

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

Grief In The Second Year: Finding Your Way, j.mp/wRiJJS « Grief Healing Blog

Covering the Basics of the Brain, Grief and Music, http://j.mp/1tqENub « What's Your Grief?

Insightful! On remembering the whole story in grief: Olive, http://j.mp/1ol23On « Grief Watch

Caregiving and Hospice, December 30 - January 5, 2013

Best selections from Grief Healing's Twitter stream this week:

A beautiful hospice story, through a patient's eyes, http://bit.ly/TOcA1W via @HospiceMayCourt

PREPARE officially launched: Easy-to-Use, Online Advance Care Planning Tool, http://j.mp/Zlbkbz « @GeriPalBlog

In caregiving, sometimes it all comes down to money, http://j.mp/YYeL31

Exit Lines: Finding the Words (or Not) to Say Goodbye, http://j.mp/UkvprL « New York Times

Saddle River hospice physician relies on nurturing approach, http://goo.gl/news/s5V4 via @_lizzy_