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  • “A Grief Observed” Author C.S. Lewis on a Noble Deathwith floral heart crafted by the SevenPonds team

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    Chelsea Kirtley

    “A Grief Observed” Author C.S. Lewis on a Noble Death
    with floral heart crafted by the SevenPonds team

  • Can AI Be the Future of Healthcare?AI displays a great deal of knowledge and better bedside manners than actual doctors

    Can AI Be the Future of Healthcare?
    AI displays a great deal of knowledge and better bedside manners than actual doctors

    With the ever-growing complexity of healthcare, it seems only natural that some aspects of doctor-patient communications will be farmed out. In the 21st century, delegating tasks often means adopting new technology, such as the AI bot ChatGPT, to do the job a person doesn’t have time to. The latest job a person may not have…

    Celeste Willis

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  • “Ghosteen Speaks”Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost

    “Ghosteen Speaks”
    Ghosteen Speaks is an achingly beautiful ode to a life lost

    Nick Cave, the enigmatic Australian singer-songwriter, is known for his deep and introspective lyrics that explore the complexities of the human experience. In his hauntingly beautiful song, “Ghosteen Speaks,” from the 2019 album “Ghosteen,” Cave delves into the depths of grief, loss and spiritual contemplation, creating a mesmerizing and transcendent musical journey. Nick Cave’s Tragic…

    Aaron Weaver

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  • Could a Stem Cell Transplant Cure HIV?Encouraging advancements in the treatment of HIV

    Could a Stem Cell Transplant Cure HIV?
    Encouraging advancements in the treatment of HIV

    A Swiss man is possibly cured of HIV after receiving a stem cell transplant in 2018 for sarcoma. Since then, scientists have closely monitored his blood for any markers of HIV infection, which have been undetectable for over 20 months. Based on these results, they believe he may be functionally cured. If so, the patient…

    Brianna Deutsch

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  • A Unique Stool Designed for Hospice ComfortInspired by the death of his mother, Ian Adler designed a functional stool for use at the bedside of the dying

    A Unique Stool Designed for Hospice Comfort
    Inspired by the death of his mother, Ian Adler designed a functional stool for use at the bedside of the dying

    Ian Adler hopes that his Yip Stool will eventually serve a simple, yet profound purpose. While visitors gather around the bedside of an ailing loved one, Ian wants to offer them some comfort — quite literally. Instead of standing, mulling, or hovering over hospital bed side rails, they might instead sit comfortably on his stool…

    Dana Watson

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  • Our Monthly Tip: Display Your Loved One’s Life Through a Hanging Photo CollageDIY ahead of time, and allow guests to add their own items

    Our Monthly Tip: Display Your Loved One’s Life Through a Hanging Photo Collage
    DIY ahead of time, and allow guests to add their own items

    Our Monthly Tip Most memorial services feature two important areas: photos of the loved one and a sign-in book. This hanging photo collage could combine the two. With just a few items, you can create this lovely hanging feature and invite attendees to add their own items throughout the event.

    Celeste Willis

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  • California’s “Ryan’s Law” Allows Medical Cannabis Use in Healthcare Facilities (Interview)A long-time dedicated nurse offers her perspective on its benefits and future

    California’s “Ryan’s Law” Allows Medical Cannabis Use in Healthcare Facilities (Interview)
    A long-time dedicated nurse offers her perspective on its benefits and future

    KJ Page is a registered nurse and board certified in gerontology. She has been caring for the elder population in myriads of roles for more than three decades, currently serving as administrator for Chaparral House, a non-profit skilled eldercare community in Berkeley, California. Her career has been dedicated to finding innovative person-centered solutions to problems…

    Dana Watson

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  • “A Heart That Works”Rob Delaney's heartbreaking memoir

    “A Heart That Works”
    Rob Delaney’s heartbreaking memoir

    In “A Heart That Works,” Rob Delaney manages to do what seems impossible: survive the death of his toddler son; write a memoir about it; and be funny while doing so. In 2016, Delaney’s life seemed to be chaotic but good: Already known for his stand-up comedy, he was starting to create the hit series…

    Brianna Deutsch

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  • “Beloved Wife”Moving song mourns the devastating loss of a lifelong love to death

    “Beloved Wife”
    Moving song mourns the devastating loss of a lifelong love to death

    The lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant’s debut solo album, Tigerlily, have made it a classic since its 1995 release. Yet despite the chart-topping success of “Jealousy,” “Carnival” and “Wonder,” it is perhaps “Beloved Wife” that is the album’s most moving song. The ballad begins with the haunting words of a…

    Rachel Jones

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  • A Groundbreaking New CPR Technique Inspired by Toilet PlungersThe medical world has plunged headfirst into astonishing new CPR results

    A Groundbreaking New CPR Technique Inspired by Toilet Plungers
    The medical world has plunged headfirst into astonishing new CPR results

    Even though cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonly shown in movies and on television as a semi-reliable lifesaving technique, its actual effectiveness has been bleak. According to an annual report by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, only 7 percent of people who receive CPR before going to the hospital check out of the hospital…

    Aaron Weaver

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