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How to Plan for the Death of A Loved One

  • Sep 20, 2022
  • Meaghan Puglisi
  • 1-min Read

Lifespark CEO, Joel Theisen, gets personal in an article he wrote that was published in MarketWatch on the subjects of hospice and end-of-life. He shares what he learned but also what he’s seen working with thousands of seniors and their families.

He explains the dos and don’ts when it comes to ensuring your loved one’s wishes are met and their experience is what they and their family desire.

Joel points out, “Like it or not, no one on this planet is getting out alive. Though our finish line may be the same, the ways we get there – and the methods we choose to deal with the aftermath – are often up to us. A solid plan for the final stages will help both us and our survivors. Start talking now with your loved ones. The more we do, the less we fear the inevitable. What you discover may provide the means for not just an end, but a magnificent one.”

Read on for the full article… 

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