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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:

15 minutes

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Healthcare



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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.

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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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Digital Assets



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Technology and Aging



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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.

Source Note: This information was obtained and rewritten where necessary for clarity from WifiAlliance

at: www.wifialliance.org/OpenSection/special-emblems-used-on-memorial-headstones.html

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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Inspiration



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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.

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