What does managing a loved one’s digital legacy really look like?

Social Media in Medicine
July 1, 2013

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With the recent Pew Report announcing that “caregivers are wired for support” and digital estate planning resources entering our mainstream consciousness, many of us have been inspired to think about the end of life and our online selves.  And we should.  Hundreds of thousands of Facebook users die each year, the average American believes that she has almost $55,000 worth of digital assets, though most of us – Read more…

What does managing a loved one’s digital legacy really look like?

Why caregivers should care about digital backups

Patient
June 2, 2013

You’ve heard all of the advice about backing up your computer regularly, making sure that you have your passwords stored in a safe place, protecting yourself against digital identity theft, but what does that have to do with providing care for a person with special needs?

Let’s count the ways.

First: Resources. Much of the information you need is online, and your personalized data may be password-protected. Anyone who has ever been …

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Why caregivers should care about digital backups