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For What It’s Worth

Hifolks. I’ve had quite a few emails over the past few weeks, all on the topic of loneliness, from senior citizens who have either lost a loved one, or have relocated to our area. Funny how related topics crop up in my email from time to time, as if the universe has sensed the need to take a closer look at the sadness that has permeated many of our friends and neighbors. You might not know them by name, or if you do, you might not have guessed their vulnerability when you run into them at the grocery store, but there are a lot of very alone, lonely people trying to gure out how to live the rest of their lives without companionship, and sometimes, even without conversation.

eir emails provoke memories of my own mother, who lived alone until she was almost 96, staunchly independent, having lost two husbands. On my rounds coming home from work, busy, running to the market, guring out dinner, bringing her over a hot meal, then running home to my own family, I would o en look at my watch as I pulled into her parking lot, noticing my time of arrival, and estimating the respectable amount of time I would stay with her, before rushing home. A er I put away her groceries, made her dinner, tidied up her house, did some laundry, and put her dishes away, I noticed that an hour had passed, and it was time for me to go. is went on for some years prior, but as one year turned into the next, and she was less mobile, having given up her freedom by way of giving up her automobile, she sometimes made comments such as “are you sure you can’t stay a little longer?” Sometimes

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I did, but reluctantly, not that I didn’t enjoy her company, but because my schedule with work, a husband, and household tasks hovered in my head, and much of the time, I would reminder that I had already been there for an hour, and I would return the next day. She’d smile, and tell me to have a good night, and I’d leave, rushing home for my next duties. My life was so lled with duties, that it didn’t occur to me how lonely she was, that she had 23 out of 24 hours by herself, with the television her only friend. Most of the people she once knew had died, and because she was no longer active in her condo community, she hadn’t made any new acquaintances. I was her only “friend” but I didn’t know it then, too self-absorbed with my own life.

My mother has been gone three years now, the last few spent in a nursing home, where I again visited her every day for one hour, and again, she’d look at me with eyes that said, “can’t you stay a little longer?” I had no idea what loneliness was, until now, until my own husband passed away, my own children have grown and moved on with their lives, until I received the emails asking me, begging me, to tell these readers how to ll their time. I look back and regret every day that I didn’t o er my mother more, whatever more might have been, and that I thought I had to rush home to take care of my own dishes and laundry, but if I could turn back time, if I had one more chance, if I could live without regret, I would have taken the evening to sit with her, not to cook and clean, but to tell her stories, to ask her what she was thinking, what memories she might have had that day, and how important she was to me. I

can’t do that. It’s too late for me, but it may not be too late for you.

If you have an older friend or relative, do not assume that they’re ne, just because they put on a brave front. Time goes slowly when you have nothing to look forward to, and no one to talk to. Take the time, o er some of yourself to someone, even if you don’t know them, even if it’s just a kind word to a stranger at the grocery store. We, in Florida, are a group of people more so than most states, who have lost spouses, who are growing older, and who are lonely, with lifelong friends who are sick or passing away.

For What It’s Worth, I can’t give my mother more of my time, but I can give it to others, every day, with a smile or kind word. I don’t know where to point these readers who have asked me how to make friends and where to nd them, but I do know that the obvious answers, joining a group of people with like interests aren’t always possible for those who are in rm or unable to drive. Take a good, hard look in your neighborhood, at your places of worship, at the grocery store, and you might just nd someone who would appreciate some time. You won’t be sorry.

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EVERY LIFE IS CHERISHED EVERY FAMILY IS TREASURED

By Gina Zuk

t Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care, your family is their family. Of the many arrangements made after losing a loved one, the rst is the selection of a funeral home. Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care is a familyowned and operated business, and has been part of the Palm Beach County community for the last decade. Funeral Director Shama Rhoden has over 20 years of experience in the industry. She and her staff of licensed professionals take immense pride in providing exceptional funeral and cremation care services for families of all faiths, denominations, and religious preferences. Kilon Rhoden, who is one of Lakeside Funeral Home’s dedicated family care coordinators, af rms, “We serve many different families and diverse cultures and religions. He further elaborates, “We have built a trust among the community and treat everyone like family.”

Details Ma er

At the time of loss of a loved one, Lakeside Funeral Home is by the family’s side, beginning with the initial arrangements.

Mrs. Rhoden will meet with family members to guide and assist them in their journey of planning a celebration that honors their loved one’s life and accomplishments.

During this time of arrangement, Mrs. Rhoden will ask questions about your loved one. For example, she may speak with you about things they enjoyed doing, their childhood, the music they enjoyed, and careers they held. “We get an idea of what they were like as a person, what they were known for,” explains Kilon.

The family at Lakeside Funeral Home is unique because they take the time to meet with families to learn about even the smallest of details about a loved one’s life. The staff at Lakeside strives to provide a personalized service that results in a special celebration of life.

On the day of the funeral or cremation service, the loved one’s friends and family are welcomed into a peaceful, serene facility where Shama, Kilon, and their care coordinator assistants ensure everyone is happy. All of the details are perfectly tailored to the family’s wishes. “Your family will always be part of our family,” emphasizes Kilon.

Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care offers a complimentary after-care service for their families. The care coordinators will call and check on a family to see how they are doing after their loss.

Lakeside also has grief resources that are available on their website

Need More Coupons - MyLivingMedia.com(lakesidefuneralcare.com). There, you’ll nd local support services, like therapists or clergymen. Kilon informs, “Those things go a long way. We have families that come back and thank us for the resources.”

Kilon’s own family has, unfortunately, suffered a lot of losses; however, they understand what it is like to grieve. As a result, he and the Lakeside Funeral Home family want to share and feel the way a family does, so they take extra care in making sure that each and every one of their services is personalized. Every funeral, celebration of life, or cremation is different depending on the situation.

Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care also provides arrangements for memorial services when the loved one’s remains are not present. Again, the caring team of professionals pays close attention to all of the small details. Photos and keepsakes are displayed, and even the tables are adorned with fabrics of a loved one’s favorite color. The service is a customized tribute to your loved one’s life that is beautiful and seamless.

Cremation care is also a service at Lakeside Funeral Home. There are various plans available depending on family requests. The loved one who is cared for at Lakeside Funeral Home is in their guardianship and stays with them during the entire process.

Accommodating & Caring

Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. They always have transportation that is available to go to any facility where a loved one has passed. Lakeside Funeral Home services local counties, but is also available for areas outside of the local vicinity, including out-of-state locations. For family members who are not located in Florida, they can meet with Shama and the care coordinators remotely to plan arrangements.

The professionals at Lakeside Funeral Home utilize current technology resources to customize an online memorial to share with family and friends. The memorial includes an obituary and any photographs that the family provides. It serves as a place for visitors to post condolences, share memories, upload photos, and “light candles” in honor of loved ones.

Lakeside Funeral Home takes pleasure in accommodating families to produce memorable tribute videos, which can be played both at the service and online. Photographs are transformed into a video celebration of treasured memories that appear like a movie. DVDs or digital les of the video are also available.

The Lakeside Funeral Home family takes care of their veterans and provides information on their website regarding the many different ways in which a military honor

can be incorporated into the service. “We do our best to help our veterans out and offer a 5% discount based on the service that is provided,” states Kilon.

Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care operates under a reasonable and affordable pricing structure and payment plans are available for people who qualify.

A Sense of Community

Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care is all about community, not only as a business, but also as a partner. Shama and Kilon are proud to contribute to Caribbean American For Community Involvement (CAFCI), an organization that provides support for families, charities, and scholarships for students who qualify in Palm Beach County. In a time of loss, turn to Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care, where they treat every family as their own family.

Lakeside Funeral Home & Cremation Care is located at 11347 Okeechobee Boulevard in Royal Palm Beach. We are available by phone 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. For more information, call 561-557-4739 or visit lakesidefuneralcare.com.

Anne L. Morgan, M.D.

Anne L. Morgan, M.D.