Newsletter Vol2 No12
Welcome
Hello! Welcome to our March Newsletter!
This month our Newsletter looks at different perspectives on end of life issues. Our News section focuses on two famous people and how they and their families are facing those issues. Our Information section discusses dealing with grief in the workplace. And our Articles section shows how different states are passing extremely different laws to deal with end of life issues.
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News
Estates, Executor Services, and Other Things
JIMMY CARTER:
Former President Carter and his family have made the decision that it is time he entered Hospice care. This article for CNN by Katia Hetter explains how he is receiving that care at home. Click HERE to read.
TOM SIZEMORE:
In contrast, actor Tom Sizemore’s family is having to make end of life decisions for him after a catastrophic medical event. Joe Sutton and Dan Heching also for CNN explains their much different situation. Click HERE.
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Information
Legal, Practical, and Tips and Tricks
DEALING WITH GRIEF IN THE WORKPLACE:
Everyone has or will experience the loss of a loved one. But how should someone’s workplace handle an employee going through the grieving process? This article for Quartz by Gabriela Riccardi offers some suggestions. Click HERE to read.
BEREAVEMENT LEAVE:
As an example, the state of Illinois has passed a new law expanding bereavement leave for employees. Noah Nelson for WCIA 3 News explains the new provisions. Click HERE to read.
Articles
Interesting Items from Other Sites
NEW NEXT OF KIN LAW IN CALIFORNIA:
We have always talked about the importance of preparing an Advance Directive to make sure your wishes about life support were carried out. Until this year, California let hospitals decide on those issues instead of family members if an Advance Directive did not exist. This KHN article by Mark Kreidler discusses closing that loophole. Click HERE to read.
AND EXPANDING ASSISTED SUICIDE IN OREGON:
Oregon has long had a law allowing physician-assisted suicide for Oregon residents. Now they are considering removing the residency requirement and allowing non-residents to travel there to take advantage of the law. Jessica Chasmar of FOX News is reporting on the controversy this is causing. Click HERE to read.
Fun Stuff
Entertainment and Distractions
BAD EXAMPLE:
If you are ever lucky enough to win the lottery, DON’T follow this winner’s investment strategy. Click HERE to read the story by Peter Aitken for FOX News.
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