Author: Marissa Abruzzini


  • How to Age Alone in the Era of “Elder Orphans”Fewer Baby Boomers have family and friends to rely on for care

    How to Age Alone in the Era of “Elder Orphans”
    Fewer Baby Boomers have family and friends to rely on for care

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  • New Laws Loosen Restrictions on Food and Drinks Served in Funeral HomesLawmakers pass measures allowing families to eat during memorial services

    New Laws Loosen Restrictions on Food and Drinks Served in Funeral Homes
    Lawmakers pass measures allowing families to eat during memorial services

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  • “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds”A tribute documentary explores the complicated mother/daughter relationship

    “Bright Lights: Starring Carrie Fisher and Debbie Reynolds”
    A tribute documentary explores the complicated mother/daughter relationship

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  • For-Profit Hospice Facilities More Likely to Overbill MedicareStudy finds that many patients receive more treatment than they need

    For-Profit Hospice Facilities More Likely to Overbill Medicare
    Study finds that many patients receive more treatment than they need

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  • The Five Stages of Grief, Turned Upside DownGraphic designer Witchoria represents grief using gorgeous landscapes

    The Five Stages of Grief, Turned Upside Down
    Graphic designer Witchoria represents grief using gorgeous landscapes

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  • The Evolution of After-Tears Parties in South AfricaMore young people are bucking tradition and mourning loved ones in their own way

    The Evolution of After-Tears Parties in South Africa
    More young people are bucking tradition and mourning loved ones in their own way

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  • Dying Isn’t Fighting DeathHow the words "fighting" and "surviving" can make caregivers and patients feel guilty

    Dying Isn’t Fighting Death
    How the words “fighting” and “surviving” can make caregivers and patients feel guilty

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  • Terminal Illness Ties Bring Death into FashionAn artist creates stunning neckties designed to educate and make us smile

    Terminal Illness Ties Bring Death into Fashion
    An artist creates stunning neckties designed to educate and make us smile

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  • How Can Caregivers Support Patients Without Suffering Themselves? (Interview)A hospital chaplain discusses how to both protect and open our hearts to loved ones

    How Can Caregivers Support Patients Without Suffering Themselves? (Interview)
    A hospital chaplain discusses how to both protect and open our hearts to loved ones

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  • “For the Love of Spock”A documentary film in which a son explores the life and death of his famous father, Leonard Nimoy

    “For the Love of Spock”
    A documentary film in which a son explores the life and death of his famous father, Leonard Nimoy

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