Your Terms

03/29/2026

I am a die hard tea drinker and I’ve never been a coffee person, although not for lack of trying. Interesting research though-

03/21/2026

03/10/2026

“We’ll deal with it later.” This is a common and unfortunate “estate plan“.

What does later often turn into?

A hospital stay, a dementia diagnosis, an accident, a sudden fall, the crisis phone call.

In those moments, families are forced to make complicated legal and financial decisions under pressure. It is NOT ever ideal. It is stressful and emotional, because when planning gets delayed, options will disappear. You will manage only by crisis.

Without the right documents in place, and the conversations being had-families may face:

• Court guardianship
• Delays accessing accounts
• Limited Medicaid planning options
• Family disagreements about care decisions
And on and on.

I understand why people put this off.
Talking about aging, illness, and long-term care isn’t easy. Life is busy. It feels like something that can wait.

I cannot stress enough the difference planning makes.

Families who plan early have choices.

Families who wait often only have solutions to a crisis.

“We’ll deal with it later” may feel easier today — but it is almost always the most expensive plan in the long run both emotionally and financially.

11/10/2025

On a personal note.. 8 years ago today, my beloved step father Bill died after many years of struggles after a stroke. He is very missed and much remembered. His loving and humble spirit always inspired me and continues to. Everytime I see roses I think of him- as he was an avid rose grower in his day. He always told me- 'cream rises to the top'. I find myself telling this to others, and it always makes me smile.
RIP Billy and see you soon🌹🌹

11/05/2025

It’s all in the language..

10/21/2025

Pain. A client's family shared with me today their challenges in working with their doctors to manage their loved one's chronic pain. Pain is inherently subjective and deeply personal. Controversy surrounding pain treatment and medications continues, fueled by the diversion of pharmaceuticals to individuals without legitimate pain needs. Improvements are being made, but the issue remains complex. One significant hurdle for my patients is establishing and maintaining open lines of communication with their healthcare providers, complicated by barriers outside their control.

I work with patient and their families to advocate for pain relief and a better plan of care. If you or someone you know needs help- reach out to me.

10/12/2025

Doolapalooza NOLA 2025

10/11/2025

In beautiful NOLA this weekend meeting and collaborating with some of the best end of life doulas in the country.

08/14/2025

August is National Make-A-Will month. Here is a free resource to get you started on this. https://www.freewill.com/

Prioritize yourself! And do this as a first step for your kids and loved one. It matters so much.

FreeWill lets you make your last will and testament quick, easy, and completely free. It is a simple online legal will maker that helps you compile will forms to print and sign, or to take as a basic will template to an estate planning lawyer. FreeWill is built alongside will making experts.