Judaism bids us to face death realistically.
Death is a part of every life, and it is important to face it with honesty.
This realistic view of death and preparation for it during one s entire life is a well known motif that pervades the entire Jewish tradition. It is a necessity we cannot afford to ignore. The federal and state governments have programs such as Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid to which we all contribute while working. Although this article cannot answer all of your questions, it will highlight the main steps for you. We find once families know what to do, planning is not difficult.