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Passare’s End of Life Infographic Collection: eBook #21
Passare’s End of Life Infographic CollectionBest EOL Infographics of 2014It’s often said that a picture paints a thousand words. We agree, especially when
it comes to a subject like End of Life. End of Life Management encompasses many
challenging topics, from exploring and choosing your final healthcare and funeral
service options to managing your legal and financial matters.
As part of our eBook series and to kickoff 2015 in an informative and helpful way,
Passare is pleased to shares our best 2014 infographics. This collection of infographics
captures the important issues related to end of life, from learning about what to do,
how to plan and what options and choices exist. Most importantly, the infographics
provide a creative and informative set of tools.
We’ve organized the topics in this eBook to help you learn about, understand and
manage yours or a loved one’s End of Life matters. We’ve included a resource list as
well so you can learn more at anytime. Passare helps guide you through one of life’s
most important passages.
You Will Learn About End of Life Related Topics:
1. Healthcare
2. Legal
3. Funeral Services
4. Financial Planning
5. Estate Planning
6. Digital Assets
7. Technology and Aging
8. Veteran Benefits
9. Memorial Headstones
10. Grief Support
11. Inspiration
Estimated Time Required:
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Legal
Consider the following recommended steps for your End-of-Life plan:
Prepare an AHDConsider preparing a living will and/or advance healthcare directive (AHD) or medical power of attorney.
Choose RepresentativesConsider appointing a Healthcare Proxy and/or a Financial Power of Attorney.
A Healthcare Proxy Person you appoint to legally speak on your behalf and make healthcare decisions if you are unable to.
A Financial Power of Attorney Person you appoint to legally act on financial matters if you are unable to.
Prepare a WillIdentify your final wishes for your funeral services and for distributing your financial and digital assets and other possessions after your death.
Planning ahead can bring you peace of mind today. Your End-of-Life plan can be as easy as taking a few first legal steps and completing a few legal forms.
Complete these documents if you want them as part of your End-of-Life plan:
Physicians Order for Life-Sustaining Treatment (POLST) A POLST is a physician-signed order that explains your wishes for End-of-Life care.
Do Not Resuscitate Order This document states your preference not to have cardiopulmonary resuscitation performed to save or prolong your life.
Organ Donor FormThis form provides legal proof that you want to donate your organs or tissue.
Final Steps to take to ensure your legal choice are honored:
vStore documentsStore documents in a secure, easily accessible place, such as a home safe, a safe deposit box, or with a person you trust.
Copy documentsMake copies for your loved ones, healthcare provider and other trusted advisors.
Create a letter or videoConsider writing a letter or making a video to help explain your feelings or choices.
Legal Considerations for an End-of-Life Plan
Legal Considerations for an End-of-Life Plan
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Funeral Services
Did you know every flower has a message? I f you want to express a particular sentiment , here is a helpful guide to their unique language:
Funeral Flowers and Their Meanings
Lilies
Symbolize purity and innocence being
restored to the soul of the departed.
Forget-me-nots
Represent true love and remembrance.
Lilacs
White l i lacs represent innocence.
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Carnations
Red carnations symbolize admiration, while pink carnations stand for
remembrance. White carnations evoke pure love and innocence.
Gladiolus
Embody strength of character, sincerity and moral integrity.
Magnolias
White magnolia traditionally embody dignity and perseverance.
In the US, mums mean truth. In Europe, mums may symbolize death
and are only used for funerals. In China, Korea and Japan, white mums symbolize grief.
Chrysanthemums
Violets
Represent faithfulness.
Roses
White roses evoke innocence, while red roses convey love. Pink roses signify grace
while crimson roses mean grief. Yellow roses symbolize a friend’s strong ties.
Tulips
White tulips evoke forgiveness and red tulips
represent perfect love.
Camellia
Pink or red Camelliastraditionally symbolize gratitude.
Represent enduring love.
Orchids
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Financial Planning
U N D E R S T A N D I N G Medicaid Spend Down
E l i g i b i l i t yYou must meet certain financial thresholds based on your total assets to qualify.
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Medicaid is a joint Federal and State health insurance program to help people pay for medical costs.
M e d i c a i d S p e n d D o w n I f you have too many assets you can st i l l qual i fy i f you “spend down”
your income unt i l the threshold is reached.
How It’s DoneMedical expenses are subtracted from your income. Once your
income reaches a pre-determined threshold, you qualify for benefits.
Paying off legitimate debts can also reduce your total assets.
A s s e t C a t e g o r i e s Assets are divided into two categories: “exempt” and “non-exempt” assets.
Your state of residence determines the specific criteria for each.
Exempt Assets
• Primary residence
• Personal property
• Wedding and engagement rings
• One vehicle for spouse or child
• Burial plots and funds up to $1,500
• Life insurance up to $1,500
Term life insurance
• Irrevocable funeral contracts
Non-Exempt Assets
• Cash, checking and savings accounts
• Retirement accounts
• CDs, stocks, bonds or mutual funds
• Prepaid, revocable funeral contracts
• Trusts, depending on access limits
• Property other than your primary residence
• Valuable jewelry and art
• Vehicles other than primary one
• Life insurance with cash value over $1,500
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Memorial Headstones
THE MEANING OF MEMORIAL HEADSTONE SYMBOLS
When visiting a cemetery you may notice that there are many types of headstones
that depict different symbols. It’s important to understand the meaning
of these symbols since they represent information about the customs, profession
and personality of a deceased loved one.
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symbolizes the pathway to Heaven or the
deceased’s Heavenly reward.
is a symbol of death, rebirth or victory.
means truth, equality and the holy trinity.
symbolizes the
cycle of life,
enlightenment
or spiritual power.
a rising sun symbolizes renewed life or resurrection, a settingsun represents death and a shining sun is a symbol of everlasting life.
represents faithfulness, memory and undying affection.
represents the body of Christ.
shows affection, love and devotion
for the dead. Two joined hearts on a headstone
depict a happy marriage.
Wheat
Heart
Triangle Pyramid
Finger
symbolizes that the deceased was a member of the military.
Eagle
is a symbol of life and time.
Scroll
Sword
symbolizes triumph over death or everlasting memory
of the deceased.
Laurel
represents divine wisdom or justice. A sleeping cherub symbolizes innocence.
represents resurrection, life everlasting, the pilgrimage of one’s
life and the baptism of one’s soul.
gentleness and purity of thought.
Moon
symbolizes the power
of God and guards the
tomb against evil spirits.
Lion
Ivy
is a symbol of chastity, innocence, purity and resurrection.
Lily
is a symbol of love, hope, unfailing love, victory, triumph and purity.
Rose
is a symbol of the swift passage of time, or the shortness of life on earth.
Hourglass
is symbolic of Christ’s resurrection.
Butterf ly
Wheel
Chain
is a symbol of divine guidance.
A 5-pointed star represents the Star of Bethlehem;
a 6-pointed star represents God’s creation.
Star
highlights spiritual victory, success and eternal peace.
It also symbolizes Christ’s resurrection.
Palms
Lamb
means innocence. It is
often used on an infant’s or
a child’s headstone.
is a symbol for
resurrection, eternal life,
enlightenment
and spiritual attainment.
stands for
friendship,
love and truth.
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is a symbol of reward and glory, and life after death.
Crown
symbolizes a deceased’s
noble life. When depicted
as broken or in a draped
format, a column symbolizes
early death, mourning and grief.
Column
is a symbol of faith and resurrection. In military graveyards a cross
represents trials, victory and reward.
Cross
are a symbol of the Bible,
Divine Words or the deceased’s
lifetime accomplishments.
Books
represents the soul, a messenger
of God or peace, eternal life, or spirituality.
Bird
symbolizes hope and
steadfastness. An anchor with
a broken chain indicates
cessation of life. Anchors are
often used on the headstone
of a deceased seaman.
Anchor
means awakening, courage and vigilance.
Rooster
Cherub
is a symbol of peace, forgiveness and humanity.
Olive branch
Sun
symbolizes the power of God and guards the tomb against evil spirits.
is a symbol for eternal sleep.
Poppy
Conch shell Daisy
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Grief Support
U n d e r s t a n d i n g S t a g e s
D e n i a l a n d s h o c kRefusing to bel ie ve death has occurred is a natural coping technique. To move for ward, i t helps to think about your feel ings about the loss .
A n g e r a n d g u i l tFeel ings of f rustrat ion, anxiety, shame and gui l t ar ise. F ind ways to express anger construct ivelyto help pre vent long- last ing depression.
B a r g a i n i n g You may bel ie ve there is something you can do to change real i ty through bargaining. I t i s common to struggle to f ind meaning at this t ime.
S a d n e s sFeel ings of intense sadness are l ikely. To move toward heal ing, t r y to accept support and to cope with the changes that are happening .
A c c e p t a n c eSadness wi l l become less intense. You wi l l begin to accept that l i fe goes on. Energy returns and you start looking to the future.
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SummarySpanish artist Pablo Picasso said, “Every now and then one paints a picture that seems
to open a door and serves as a stepping stone to other things.” Our collection of
Passare’s best infographics help you easily approach and explore End of Life topics
and provide a path for you to learn more, anytime you’re ready.
No matter what you need to know or how you choose learn about End of Life, Passare
has it covered. Visit us at: www.passare.com for expert resources on many End of Life
topics. Join the conversation and tell us what you think about our infographics.
From birth to death, life is a series of passages. Only Passare allows you to connect and
collaborate with your family any time, anywhere to easily explore and plan for End of Life.
With Passare, you can engage with trusted End of Life experts and relevant resources
that guide you through one of life’s most important passages and ensure that the specific
needs and wishes of you and your family are honored. Please visit www.passare.com for
more information on how we can help simplify End of Life Management.