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Ten Common Estate Planning Mistakes

05/12/2025
Estate planning mistakes can upend your best efforts to protect your family's finances after your death. Everyone can benefit from learning the basics of estate planning, which means delegating authority to people you trust to make medical, financial and legal...
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How grief transformed a psychiatrist’s approach to patient care

05/12/2025
It is a routine Saturday morning-I am sitting in my office, looking at the snowflakes dropping outside my window. As I sip on my cup of Earl Grey tea preparing my psyche for a busy day of managing an on-call...
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How grief transformed a psychiatrist’s approach to patient care

05/12/2025
A psychiatrist reflects on how the loss of her father deepened her empathy and transformed her approach to patient care and medical practice It is a routine Saturday morning-I am sitting in my office, looking at the snowflakes dropping outside...
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How grief transformed a psychiatrist’s approach to patient care

05/12/2025
ShareTweetShare It is a routine Saturday morning-I am sitting in my office, looking at the snowflakes dropping outside my window. As I sip on my cup of Earl Grey tea preparing my psyche for a busy day of managing an...
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How to support those grieving on Mother’s Day

05/11/2025
CHICOPEE, Mass. (WWLP) – Holidays like Mother’s Day can be a difficult time for those grieving a loss. Supporting the way you or someone you love feels this time of year is important to those grieving. What to know about...
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A manager's guide to helping grieving employees

05/11/2025
What you need to know to help employees who are grieving at work In the UK, it is currently Dying Matters Awareness Week. Grief-and the impact of death and loss-is something that nearly all of us will experience at some...
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Rob Larkin named president of Larkin Mortuary

05/10/2025
Larkin Mortuary, a funeral service provider in Utah for more than 140 years, has named Rob Larkin as president. He succeeds Lance C. Larkin, who will continue as chairman of the board of the mortuary. In his new role, Rob...
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When my son was struggling with grief, his teacher jumped in to help. I will forever be grateful.

05/10/2025
When my mom died of cancer, my son struggled with the loss of his grandma. His school was there to support us through it; I will never forget it My mom's passing was completely unexpected. After having beaten breast cancer...
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Street Named in Honor of Raymond P. Gamble Unveiled in Hopkinsville

05/10/2025
The corner of East 14th Street and Liberty Street now bears the name of a man whose legacy lives on in the hearts of the community he served for decades. A new street sign unveiled Thursday honors the late Raymond...
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When my son was struggling with grief, his teacher jumped in to help. I will forever be grateful.

05/10/2025
Maskot/Getty Images/Maskot My mom was diagnosed with esophageal cancer in July 2023. She died the first week of October, and I was transparent about our situation with my kid's teachers. She gave my son space to grieve his grandmother, and...
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