Martie Gillen

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Benefits of Family Meals

Varnessa McCray, Victor W. Harris, and Martie Gillen

Over the past 30 years obesity among children has increased. One way to help youth make healthy food choices is by creating healthy eating choices and habits at home, starting with family meals. When parents value family dinners, children are likely to view family dinners as important. Family meals can provide important examples to show children what foods are good to eat and how much of the good foods they should eat.

Contact Organization for Caregivers

Martie Gillen and Carolyn S. Wilken

Disaster Planning Tips for Caregivers of the Elderly and People with Disabilities

Carolyn Wilken and Martie Gillen

Fall Prevention

Martie Gillen, Kristen D. Smith, and Jenny Jump

Safe Return

Martie Gillen and Meredeth A. Rowe

Final Wishes: End-of-Life Decisions

Martie Gillen and Carolyn S. Wilken

My Child Has a Mental Illness: Developing Parental Advocacy Skills

Tracy DeCubellis, Victor W. Harris, and Martie Gillen

Estate Planning: Getting Started

Josephine Turner and Martie Gillen

Balancing Work and Caregiving: A Guide for Employers

Martie Gillen and Carolyn S. Wilken

Major Asset Classes: A Brief Glossary

Jarrett Tsai, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, and Martie Gillen

Designing Educational Programs for Older Adults

Martie Gillen, Carolyn Wilken, and Jenny Jump

Retirement Need Analysis: How Much of My Current Income Will I Need for Retirement?

Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar and Martie Gillen

Strategies to Fund Your Child's College Education: Using Savings and Tax-Advantaged Vehicles

Jessica McCumber, Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, Martie Gillen, and Sarah M. Ellis

Coping with a Money Crunch: Family Cooperation

Contact Author: Martie Gillen, PhD

Family Relationships in an Aging Society

Martie Gillen, Terry Mills, and Jenny Jump

Women and Money: Unique Issues—Money and the Family

Lynda Spence, Martie Gillen, and Diann Douglas

Doctor Appointment Checklist

Martie Gillen and Carolyn S. Wilken

Preparing for a Disaster: Strategies for Older Adults

Carolyn S. Wilken and Martie Gillen

Promoting Healthy Relationship Development in Teens, Part I: How Dating Smart in Youth Can Foster Better Relationships in Adulthood

Victor W. Harris, Gilon Marts, and Martie Gillen

Estate Planning

Martie Gillen, Vervil Mitchell, and Josephine Turner

Risk Management Planning for Agricultural Business Owners

Martie Gillen and Beatrice Pierre

Estate Planning: Your Will

Martie Gillen and Josephine Turner

Elder Nutrition

Linda B. Bobroff and Martie Gillen

Questions to Ask Before Agreeing to Surgery

Martie Gillen and Carolyn S. Wilken

Estate Planning: Preparing a Letter of Last Instructions

Josephine Turner and Martie Gillen

Financial Issues

Martie Gillen and Josephine Turner

An Overview of Risk Management Planning

Martie Gillen and Beatrice Pierre

Home Buying and Your Credit Report

Martie Gillen and Virginia Peart

An Overview of Life Insurance

Lisa Leslie and Martie Gillen

Adapting the Home

Martie Gillen, Pat J. Dasler, and Jenny Jump

Credit and Debt Repayment “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication is the third in the series on military family readiness. The publication discusses general information about credit and debt repayment, general information about credit reports and scores, military-specific credit-related challenges, military-specific credit-related laws and support services, five credit management tips for military families, and credit education resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

Saving and Investing “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication is intended for family service providers, Extension agents and specialists, educators, and other professionals in the Military Family Readiness System. It discusses general and military-specific information about saving and investing money. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

Education Planning “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication discusses general information about education costs, savings plans, and payment methods, military-specific educational benefit programs, military-specific laws and policies affecting student loan repayment, five education planning tips for military families, and education planning resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

On the Front Lines: Helping Military Spouses Thrive in Your Community

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

Knowing how to support military spouses in your service network can contribute to mission readiness, and help military spouses thrive in the communities you serve. This publication discusses military spouse demographics, military spouse employment, military spouse well-being including food security, financial security, and civilian community belonging, and employment resources and strategies to support military spouses. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

Homeownership “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication discusses general information about home buying, military-specific housing decisions, military-specific home buying, and home-buying tips for military families. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

Understanding Military Retirement and Supporting Military Retirees in Your Service Network

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

This publication discusses aspects of military retirement, including retirement systems, planning processes, pay and taxes, survivor benefits, and planning resources. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, October 2023.

Estate Planning “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O'Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication discusses general information about estate planning, military-specific estate planning, five estate planning tips for military families, and estate planning resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

¿Cuánto Dinero debo de Ahorrar para mi Retiro?

Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, Nelly Nelson, y Martie Gillen

Aunque no existe ningún “número mágico” para la cantidad que debe ahorrar para la jubilación, hay cálculos que puede utilizar para estimar la cantidad que necesitará. Written by Jorge Ruiz-Menjivar, Nelly Nelson, and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, May 2021.

Income Tax “Need to Knows” for Military Families

Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers

This publication discusses general information about income tax terminology, general information about income tax rules, rates, and refunds, military-specific income tax challenges, military-specific income tax regulations, five income tax planning tips for military families, and income tax resources. Written by Barbara O’Neill, Martie Gillen, and Kristen Jowers, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, January 2024.

OneOp: A Professional Development Resource for Extension Professionals

Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen

This publication is part of a series that aims to provide valuable resources, information, and support to family service professionals and Extension agents who support military families navigating the unique challenges and opportunities that come with a military lifestyle. Written by Kristen Jowers and Martie Gillen, and published by the UF/IFAS Department of Family, Youth and Community Sciences, July 2023.

The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Health Concerns

Lynda Spence

Pyramids to Urns: Funeral Costs and Options

Mary N. Harrison

This document explores the evolution of burial customs from ancient times to the present, highlighting cultural, religious, and regional differences. It discusses the importance of preplanning for funerals to alleviate emotional and financial stress on survivors. Various options for final disposition, including earth burial, cremation, direct disposal, and body donation, are examined. The document also emphasizes the significance of understanding funeral costs, selecting a funeral service provider, and the benefits of prepaying for funeral expenses. It provides practical advice on making informed decisions to ensure respectful and affordable funeral arrangements. First published July, 2000.

The Art of Goodbye: Planning Final Arrangements

Lynda Spence

The Art of Goodbye: Putting Your Legal and Financial Affairs in Order

Brenda C. Williams

The Art of Goodbye: Why People Are Talking About the End of Life

Suzanna Smith and Lynda Spence

Protecting Your Resources: Buying Insurance

Josephine Turner and Michael Gutter

The Art of Goodbye: Communication Considerations

Suzanna Smith, Lynda Spence, and Chelsea Tafelski

The Art of Goodbye: Exploring Self-Reflection

Lynda Spence and Chelsea Tafelski