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“I’ll Be the Water: A Story of a Grandparent’s Love”
A picture book illustrating the transcendent bond between child and grandparentI’ll Be the Water tells the story of a grandfather’s aging and dying through the eyes of a young boy named Joshua. The two of them engage in numerous adventures together — eating peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches, toasting with ice cream cones and going on fishing excursions. Joshua’s awareness of his grandfather’s aging occurs one day…
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“If We Were Vampires”
The song by Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit aims to capture the fleeting nature of lifeHuman life is complicated, just ask Jason Isbell. How can it sometimes feel utterly tragic while simultaneously feeling so achingly beautiful? Isbell, one of the finest songwriters of the modern era, has attempted to express this paradox. And the results might just take your breath away. “If We Were Vampires” is an ode to the…
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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Before It Strikes
New blood test holds promiseDiagnosing Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most difficult challenges for the medical community. At this time, a diagnosis is not definitively confirmed until an autopsy of the brain can be performed. A few blood tests have slowly been making their way onto the market. But most are not yet available or reliable.
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A Vision of Strength: Iman Continues to Celebrate David Bowie
Six years after his death, the singer’s widow grieves but also rejoicesWhen entering the new year, many choose a word or phrase to guide them through the first months. The editor-in-chief of British Vogue, Edward Enninful, has chosen the word strength for the the 2023 vision of the magazine. Naturally, their cover model for the first issue of the year must embody this attribute. It seems…
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Senior Deaths from Drug and Alcohol Abuse are Rising
Death rates from drug overdoses have more than tripled for those 65 and older in the past two decadesTwo new reports from the Centers for Disease Control show that drug and alcohol abuse are having an increasingly deadly impact on seniors in the United States, similar to their effect on youth. In 2020, more than 5,000 people aged 65 and older died of a drug overdose, with death rates more than tripling from 2.4…
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The Winter Solstice as a Portal for Healing Grief
Cultures across the world view the winter solstice as a sacred time to honor those who have passed and to make room for rebirthThe winter solstice is an event that occurs on December 21st of every year. On this day, the Northern Hemisphere experiences its shortest day and longest night of the year. But it’s more than just a physical event.
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“Merry Christmas Darling”
A beloved holiday ballad for grieving soulsNo matter what your age, there is no doubt you are familiar with one of the most-beloved holiday songs, “Merry Christmas Darling” by The Carpenters. Released in 1970, this song was their first attempt at Christmas music; reaching number one on the U.S. Billboard Christmas chart. More than 50 years later, this timeless classic can…
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