DIY videos from Long World

 

Chicagoland resources for senior transitions

Joy of Downsizing, assistance with downsizing & senior moves in Chicagoland

Eric Klein, CarePatrol, senior community placement in Chicagoland (no cost)
Senior Transitions Concierge, Care Advisor for Chicagoland, senior community placement (fee based)

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Talking about death with friends and family

The Conversation Project

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Documenting wishes

Sunny Care Services

After Light

Everplans

Peacefully 

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Online support groups or resources

My Parents Are Dead: Now What?

Modern Loss

Institute for the Cycles of Life

What’s Your Grief?

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In-person support groups or services

Institute for the Cycles of Life: death doula & in-person education in Chicagoland 

Death Cafe: death discussion groups around the U.S.

Tending Life: death doula available for online sessions

Eluna: camp for kids affected by grief

Psychology Today: grief counselors throughout the U.S

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Thoughtful grief products

Karuna Cards: grief discussion cards by Claudia Coenen

Lori Mason Design: memorial quilts 

Evan Hydzik or Laraaji: grief music

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Resources for closing a Loved One’s home

Earth 911: recycle batteries, paint, etc.

Terracycle: recycle other household items

Freecycle Network: give away belongings
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Books to help close a Loved One’s Home

Can't We Talk about Something More Pleasant? Roz Chast

The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning Margareta Magnusson

The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up Marie Kondo