Creating your own end of life plan is one of the most selfless things you can do for the people you love, says Lantern co-founder and CEO Liz Eddy. Plus, you likely won’t get what you want if you don’t ask for it. There are many things to consider when putting together your end of life plan (see a

Ira W Yellen is founder and managing director of the Aging In Place Essential Toolkit™. His lifetime related to family caregiving responsibilities has provided him a wealth of information and ideas that has led to the creation of this product. This is his story. We will die and will also be a caregi

Our lives are dictated by a series of plans and choices. Where do I go to college? What do I value in a partner? Where should I live? What kind of retirement plan should I choose? The exception to the rule seems to be the only thing that we really should have a plan for, given it’s the only thing

I was part of a team (stepmom and 3 siblings) that took care of my dad for the last 2 years of his life when he was in his 80s and was living at home. He had mobility issues along with gout and kidney problems. We all had discrete roles as all the kids worked full time. Since I was a lawyer, my r

Former First Lady, Barbara Bush’s decision to choose “comfort care”, also known as palliative care and hospice, over medical treatment at this stage in her illness brings awareness to patient-centered choice, pain-free options, and quality of life during one’s final months or days. We applaud Mr