Funeral Syllabus

In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford introduces a brand new mini-series on the family meeting — one of the most important and most overlooked tools in end-of-life planning. Most families don't talk about money, healthcare, aging, or death until a crisis forces them to. A family meeting changes that. In this episode, Aisha explains what a family meeting is, why every family can b...

In this episode of Funeral Syllabus, Aisha Langford talks with Dr. Mark Evely, Director of the Mortuary Science Program at Wayne State University, about today’s most important funeral planning topics. Dr. Evely breaks down the different types of cremation, including traditional flame cremation and water cremation (alkaline hydrolysis), and explains why some options are not yet available in every s...

In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, speaks with Martin Simenc about the basic considerations regarding home modifications that promote safer living spaces as we age. Martin Simenc is the owner and founder of Home Safety Services, Inc., Northern California’s preeminent provider of home modification services, which enable seniors to maintain independence a...

In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, interviews Lynda Shrager, OTR, MSW, CAPS, nationally recognized occupational therapist, social worker, and certified aging-in-place specialist with more than 30 years of experience helping older adults live safely and independently. Known as "The Organized Caregiver," she is the author of "Age in Place:...

In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host AishaLangford, MPH, PhD, interviews Aishwarya Iyer, MD, MPH, a family medicinephysician as we explore the intersection of primary care basics and end-of-lifeplanning.   Resources: Funeral Syllabus:  https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Talking With Your Doctor or Health Care Provider:  https://www.nih.gov/institutes-nih/nih-office-director/office-c...

Dr. Theresa Skaar is a social psychologist, certified Mind-body Skills facilitator, and qualified Mindfulness-based Stress Reduction practitioner. She joins Funeral Syllabus Podcast, hosted by Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, for this episode about grief and caregiving. ResourcesFuneral Syllabus: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Theresa Skaar's Website: https://ccwithdrt.com/ The Negative Space: Support...

In this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, host Aisha Langford, MPH, PhD, visits with Mia Roldan, a licensed social worker, for an in-depth exploration of the grief process. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Mia Roldan’s website: https://www.miaroldanaustintherapy.com/ Navigating Grief: A Guided Journal by Mia Roldan: https://www.amazon.com/Navigating-Grief-Journal...

Tara Liberman, DO, is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, where we discuss elder orphans and aging well. Dr. Liberman is the Executive Director of Hospice Care Network, Northwell Health, and also serves as an Associate Professor of Medicine at the Donald and Barbara Zucker School of Medicine at Hofstra/Northwell Health in New York. She specializes in Geriatric and Palliativ...

Stefanie Sinks, LMSW, is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. She practices privately in geriatric care management, a subject we explore in-depth during this interview Learn More Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Stefanie Sinks Geriatric Care Management: https://micaremanager.com/ Find an Aging Life Care Expert Search: https://www.aginglifecare.org/ALCAWEB/Shared...

Nurse Practitioner, Safiya Steward, CRNP, is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. She joins us to discuss palliative care and its role in enhancing a patient's quality of life. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Get Palliative Care website: https://getpalliativecare.org/ Safiya Steward, CRNP, is a Board-Certified Adult and Geriatric Primary Care Nur...

Consumer Specialist Sarae Kasai of LTC Consumer is our guest on this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. She brings us insights on long-term care insurance. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ About LTC insurance: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/s/LTC.pdf LTC Consumer website: https://ltcconsumer.com/ About Sarae: https://ltcconsumer.com/sarae-kasai/

Michigan Estate Planning Attorney Terrence G. Quinn, Esq., is our guest for this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. As the founder and president of The TGQ Law Firm, he joins us to discuss wills, trusts, and estate planning. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ About The TGQ Law Firm: https://tgqlaw.com/ About Terrence Quinn, Esq.: https://tgqlaw.com/terrence-g-quinn/...

Angela Novas, MSN, RN, CRNP, is our guest on this episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast. She brings us an overview of hospice and palliative care. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Website for Hospice Foundation of America: https://hospicefoundation.org/

In the third episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, we are joined by Timothy Schramm, CCO, CFSP, CMFP. Timothy is the Owner/Licensed Funeral Director with Howe-Peterson Funeral Home and Cremation Services and he brings his wisdom to today’s episode for a discussion on advanced funeral planning. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Website for Howe-Peterson Funeral Home &a...

In the second episode of the Funeral Syllabus Podcast, we are joined by Douglas R. "Dutch" Nie II, CFSP, CCO, CMFP, Owner, President/CEO, Director of Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service. More Resources Our website: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ Nie Family Funeral Home & Cremation Service: https://www.niefuneralhomes.com/ "Remembering A Life" (a helpful resource for finding funer...

This is the first ever episode of the Funeral Syllabus podcast with host Aisha Langford, MPH, PHD. Learn more: https://www.funeralsyllabus.com/ .