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Caregiving in in the U.S. in 2020 · Poem for the lonely ·
Comfy items for the dying · Reviewing your health care proxy

We’ve talked a lot about the challenges of caregiving and the importance of self-care for those looking after loved ones. The number of unpaid caregivers has increased 22 percent over the past five years, making it more important than ever to support this group. Check out these illuminating statistics from AARP (view full report). If you are providing care for a loved one, Courage to Caregivers, Caregiver Action Network, and Love Labor Project (which is for young adult caregivers) all provide excellent resources.

We love this poem by Kelly Seymour. What a beautiful reminder for anyone who needs it today.

What should you have at a loved one’s bedside if a gradual death takes place? Cait Maddan, an end-of-life doula, offers some great suggestions to consider, including:

Poems/faith-based readings/book passages

Items for rituals - personal or spiritual

Prayers

Songs/Instrumentals

Preferred sounds

Designated loved ones

Oils/aromatherapy/other pleasing smell

A special pillow/blanket

Photos

Visual stimulation and lighting

An animal companion

Whatever other items bring comfort, promote peace, and enhance relaxation

It’s important to review your health care proxy at certain points in your life. The Conversation Project has a fantastic and comprehensive guide to choosing a health care proxy. Access guide

End in Mind takes the universal experience of dying to help you re-imagine what it means to live fully at any stage of life.

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Upcoming Virtual Event

Misconceptions That Leave a Mess and Cheat Your Legacy: Sunday, Sept. 19

Misconceptions about estate planning and legacy abound. Let's dispel these misconceptions and reimagine estate planning and legacy. Join Jennifer Gumbel, attorney and creator of Organized (after)Life, as she dispels common misconceptions she sees that, time and time again, leave a mess and cheat your legacy. This free virtual event offered by Reimagine will be a laid-back Facebook live that will equip you with important information and challenge you to make good legacy. Jennifer Gumbel is a Twin Cities resident who is part of our End in Mind community. For a preview of what she'll discuss at the event, read the blog post she wrote for us earlier this year.

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