Re: Deb Geisler -- 1957-2024

Thanks.  But that just raises (I know better than to say "begs")
the question, how do *they* find out?

If you were to die tomorrow, would anyone report your death to them?

I'm still drafting my will to include notifications.
I handled my parents' funerals. Notifying all their friends was difficult
because I did not know all their friends.
Family were all out-of-state.
Dad's cellphone was full of names I did not recognize.

Jewish funerals are normally held within 3 days, so time is of the essence.
Happily, I knew a lot of my dad's clubs and organizations
so word spread quickly.
Even with a pre-arranged funeral,
there was a lot to arrange at the last moment.

In today's world, I sometimes wonder if it's possible that people lie
decomposing at home for months or more without anyone noticing.

The human touch is still people making "wellness checks"
even if just a phone call or text.

Automated/computerized "eldercare" is slowly filling the void
with activity sensors and such
to their doctor/healthcare-provider and trusted friends/family.
It can be accomplished with privacy and reasonable security.
My masters' thesis was a medication compliance device
("did you take your pill today"), with HIPAA compliance in mind.
Sadly, I aimed too high and was hoping for a community based system
without monthly fees. I never found any that gained critical mass.


-- jeffj

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