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Homeless encampments are appearing across Los Angeles County. Indeed, the head of the Union Rescue Mission recently noted that they are found not only in more economically deprived parts of the county but in affluent neighborhoods as well. He noted that the fact that you can see homeless encampments in the Palisades underscores the breadth of the…
DetailsThe debate about the causes of homelessness in Los Angeles and elsewhere in the United States includes a contention by some people that part of the homeless population is on the streets by choice. There are some key facts that need to be considered when it comes to analyzing whether being homeless is a choice,…
DetailsRev. Andy J. Bales, the Chief Executive Officer of the Union Rescue Mission, unequivocally maintains that the manner in which Los Angelinos, and people across the United States, respond to the issues surrounding homelessness at this juncture in time is not sufficient. Bales describes homelessness as “a disaster of epic proportions.” Bales makes clear that…
DetailsIf you are an adult whose parent has passed on, in addition to grieving your loss, you likely find yourself wondering what comes next. You find yourself wondering what you need to do now that your parent has died. There are a number of different tasks that need to be tended to when a parent…
DetailsDeath and dying is the one thing that all people, from all walks of life, have in common. While the exact manner in which individuals die differs, what happens after death is quite similar for all people. An overview of what happens to a person just after death can provide understanding and perspective on dying…
DetailsOne of the toughest types of death to encounter is one in which a loved one has died in an unattended manner. What this means is that someone you care about has died alone, from one of these causes: Accident Illness Disease Homicide Suicide Moreover, the person succumbed to death with no one around and…
DetailsAn unattended death is defined as one that occurs when a person is alone, and the passing is not immediately discovered. In fact, days, weeks, or even longer can pass before the remains of a person who died an unattended death are discovered. In this type of situation, the process of decomposition cleanup after an…
DetailsAs of 2016, accidents have become the number three cause of death in the United States, according to the National Safety Council. 2016 is the last year in which a full set of reliable statistics is available for accidental deaths in the country. Over 160,000 accidental deaths occur in the United States every year, an…
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“Even death is not to be feared by one who lives wisely.” – Buddha Discussing Death Is Unsettling There is so much uncertainty about death and what follows. As a result, discussing death is unsettling and even frightening for most people. Most people strive to keep the subject of death out of their minds on…
DetailsOne the most daunting and traumatic experiences a person can face in life is discovering the unattended death of a family member or other loved one. There are also situations in which a landlord discovers the remains of a tenant who suffered an unattended death. An unattended death is a situation in which a person…
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