Learning how to live again without a loved one is a very complicated process. And the minute a survivor is at their most vulnerable, they must make choices and answer questions that will have a lasting impact on their well-being and future.

Preparation can offer survivors a “battle plan” to navigate this stressful process. As Dale Carnegie put it, “Inaction breeds doubt and fear. Action breeds confidence and courage.”

I’ve learned through experience that it is important to consider the “what-ifs” in life – to plan ahead and be as prepared as possible for the best and the worst.

MOAA has a range of resources to assist with this preparation. Not sure where to start? Join me for a March 12 survivorship webinar that will help you remove uncertainty and find peace of mind.

The event will benefit those of all ages and in all life stages – currently serving members and families, retirees, veterans, and surviving spouses. I’ll share my personal stories, and those of other surviving spouses, to guide you through the steps you and your family members must take after a loved one’s death.

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Attendees will:

• Learn about the little things that can be taken care of now, easily ... before they become bigger things.
  
  
• Cover an array of important topics, from Social Security and military benefits to insurance, funeral costs, and more.
  
  
• Have access to MOAA’s newly updated Survivor Checklist, and find out more about other Premium and Life member-exclusive publications like Preparing for the Loss of a Military Spouse and Your Guide to Military Burials.

Start the Dialogue

Conversation about death is never a pleasant topic, but it is a gift of love that each member of a marriage or family makes to the other: spouse to spouse and parents to children.

Death can happen when you are young or old. It can happen when you are at home, out of town, or out of the country. Sometimes a couple can die together: That is why it is important to keep children, and/or a trusted friend, informed and in the loop.   

Do not put your “battle plan” off because of the uncomfortable subject matter. Join me March 12 and take action to prepare your family for the future.