Keeping things in order is critical, so that in an emergency, or if you pass away, your loved ones or executors can find critical documents, particularly to know your wishes for what you want done. Lori Hutson joins Suzanne on behalf of Vitality Revolution podcast series gold sponsor Humana, to talk about this aspect of emotional wellness.

This causes so much stress for family if mom is in the hospital, and they need to find power of attorney documents, or passwords to get into her phone if she's passed away. Having an up to date "life book," as Lori calls it, avoids these sorts of hassles. It may not help with your own personal emotional wellness, but it will certainly help your family's.

Examples

For example, does mom have a life insurance policy? How would her children know that? A lot of people have a will, but a life book can serve as a precursor. Choose a format: paper or digital. Make categories of your personal information, doctor contact information, medical information in case you're in the hospital, financial records, legal documents including a will, important emergency contact information. It can be a three-ring binder with sections. You'd want to tell certain people what's in there, such as people who would serve as your power of attorney or executor of your will.

List your valuables. List items you want to bequeath to people, similar to what's in your will — but updating your will is expensive, whereas you can update this whenever you like. Put a personal message in there for your family after you're gone.

List your valuables. List personal inventory to help your family members know about. Lori's mom gave away a painting from her mom she later found out was worth $7,000. Also list items you want to bequeath to people, similar to what's in your will — but updating your will is expensive, whereas you can update this whenever you like. Take an opportunity to include a personal message for your family after you're gone.

You can contact Lori through her website at L.J. Hudson Insurance LLC. Hear more of Lori's podcasts on Answers for Elders. Learn more about the overall Vitality Revolution podcast series and find more episodes about Physical Wellness and Emotional Wellness. Learn more about Answers for Elders, the North Star in Navigating Senior Care.

Keeping things in order is critical, so that in an emergency, or if you pass away, your loved ones or executors can find critical documents, particularly to know your wishes for what you want done. <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/lori-hutson/">Lori Hutson</a> joins Suzanne on behalf of <a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/">Vitality Revolution podcast series</a> gold sponsor <a href="https://www.humana.com/">Humana</a>, to talk about this aspect of emotional wellness.
This causes so much stress for family if mom is in the hospital, and they need to find power of attorney documents, or passwords to get into her phone if she's passed away. Having an up to date "life book," as Lori calls it, avoids these sorts of hassles. It may not help with your own personal emotional wellness, but it will certainly help your family's.
Examples
For example, does mom have a life insurance policy? How would her children know that? A lot of people have a will, but a life book can serve as a precursor. Choose a format: paper or digital. Make categories of your personal information, doctor contact information, medical information in case you're in the hospital, financial records, legal documents including a will, important emergency contact information. It can be a three-ring binder with sections. You'd want to tell certain people what's in there, such as people who would serve as your power of attorney or executor of your will.
List your valuables. List items you want to bequeath to people, similar to what's in your will — but updating your will is expensive, whereas you can update this whenever you like. Put a personal message in there for your family after you're gone.
List your valuables. List personal inventory to help your family members know about. Lori's mom gave away a painting from her mom she later found out was worth $7,000. Also list items you want to bequeath to people, similar to what's in your will — but updating your will is expensive, whereas you can update this whenever you like. Take an opportunity to include a personal message for your family after you're gone.
You can contact Lori through her website at <a href="https://www.hutsoninsurancesolutions.com/">L.J. Hudson Insurance LLC</a>. Hear more of <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/lori-hutson/">Lori's podcasts</a> on <a href="https://answersforelders.com/tag/lori-hutson/">Answers for Elders</a>. Learn more about the overall <a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/">Vitality Revolution podcast series</a> and find more episodes about <a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/physical-wellness/">Physical Wellness</a> and <a href="https://answersforelders.com/vitality-revolution/emotional-wellness/">Emotional Wellness</a>. Learn more about <a href="https://answersforelders.com/welcome-to-answers-for-elders/">Answers for Elders, the North Star in Navigating Senior Care</a>.

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Featuring our host, Suzanne Newman and top industry providers across the USA, together, we support, coach and assist seniors, caregivers and their families in finding the best independent solutions in world of aging, with a comprehensive line-up of topics covering Health &amp; Wellness, Life Changes, Living Options, and Money &amp; Law.

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Lori Hutson recommends keeping a collection of your crucial info for emergencies, to help your family in case you are hospitalized.

In Case of Emergency, Be Organized

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