Stories from someone just fumbling through
This is the part where we mix the creative with the mundane. Let's address the mundane first: HIPAA. You know it. You hate it. But what the heck is it anyways? Well, to put it in the most basic of fashions, HIPPA is there to protect your privacy. You don't want just anyone having access… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: HIPAA & Your Famous Last Words
Okay, let me start with the caveat that I know next to nothing about the legal system. With that being said, take all of this with a hefty grain of salt. However, I feel like I can be of some assistance since I've recently had to navigate this process while trying to plan for my… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: POA
I've been trying to figure out when is a good time to mention my recent family emergency and this part in the process seems the most apropos. A little more than a month ago, my father ended up in the ICU for respiratory issues and his condition deteriorated to the point that he was in… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: MOLST
Hello friends! It's been a hot minute. I had a family emergency that has been requiring a lot of time and focus lately so my projects had to be set aside for a little while. The unfortunate irony is that my family emergency pretty much had everything to do with this series. The fortunate part… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: The Living Will
An advance directive is a written statement of a person’s wishes regarding medical treatment, often including a living will, made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor.” — The Oxford Dictionary I think what intimidates people the most about end of life planning (besides… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: Advance Directives
Okay party people, let's do this! So this year I've decided to get my act together when it comes to life, specifically the part of life that we all want to avoid...death. I'm hoping that if I get my self situated, my 72 year old mother will follow suit because currently her end of life… Continue reading Journey Through Life & Death: Prep Yourself
The Unmaker 