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Anti-Inflammatory Drugs May Reverse Cognitive Decline
A new study shows that reducing inflammation in the brain can improve cognitive abilityAccording to a recent study conducted by UC Berkeley and Ben-Gurion University, drugs that reduce inflammation in the brain may also be useful for combating cognitive decline. The study, headed by Daniela Kaufer and Alon Friedman, focused on the effects of these anti-inflammatory drugs on lab mice with impaired cognition. As the inflammation in their…
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After Suffering in Silence for Years, My Beautiful Sister Took Her Own Life
Susan kept her brain tumor a secret from everyone and chose to die by suicide before cancer took her lifeThis is Roberta’s story as told by Jeanette Summers. Our “Opening our Hearts” stories are based on people’s real-life experiences. By sharing these experiences publicly, we hope to help our readers feel less alone in their grief and ultimately aid them in their healing process. In this story, Roberta talks about the experience of losing…
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“A Place In My Heart: When Our Pets Die”
A 14-page end-of-life resource for pet owners that clearly and compassionately breaks down the dying process.Barbara Karnes is an internationally renowned speaker, author and educator on the dying process and end of life. Her most famous booklet, “Gone From My Sight,” was the first hospice industry resource for patients, families, and healthcare professionals that explained the dying process. It is simple, straightforward, and compassionate. “A Place in My Heart: When…
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“Green Grass”
This tender love song captures the innate human desire to never be forgottenTom Waits is a genre all his own. He’s a theatrical storyteller, often humorous, sometimes absurd, and always as original as it gets. With a career spanning five decades and more than 16 studio albums, his sound is as varied as the instruments he experiments with. However, it’s his gruff, growling and guttural voice…
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People Are Playing Games to Help Them Talk About Death
SevenPonds reviews nine conversation starters that can help you and your loved ones open up about the last tabooHere in the United States and throughout most of the Western world, conversations about death are still pretty much taboo. We are a youth-obsessed culture that pours enormous amounts of time, energy and money into denying the realities of aging and infirmity. Every year, Americans spend about $16 billion on cosmetic plastic surgery and billions…
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Creating Your Own Obituary or Memorial Video
Playing an active role in your own remembrance can be rewarding – and practicalObituaries and memorial videos are time-honored traditions for honoring those we have lost. It’s natural to want to share the memories and accomplishments of a loved one after they die, but it can also be an emotionally demanding task for survivors to take on in the midst of fresh grief. As cultural attitudes towards death…
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Our Monthly Tip: Explore Dance to Cope With Grief
Finding time for movement can help you heal from lossOur Tip of the Month If you have lost a loved one, dancing may be the furthest thing from your mind. Yet movement can be a powerful way to grapple with difficult emotions such as grief. Providing a space to reconnect with your body and explore your experiences nonverbally, dancing can be a rich addition…
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“They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us”
A book exploring grief and resilience through the lens of musicBased in Columbus, Ohio, Hanif Abdurraqib has made a name for himself as both a poet and a music critic. Fittingly, his collection of essays, “They Can’t Kill Us Until They Kill Us,” combines the best elements of poetry and criticism. Abdurraqib examines the cultural implications of music with a frankness that’s both plainspoken and,…
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“Monsters”
British singer-songwriter’s tearful music video mourns father’s chronic illness“Monsters” is singer James Blunt’s way of lamenting his father’s impending death from kidney disease. In a powerful music video released January 15th , Blunt tearfully confronts viewers with the reality of his grief. He sings directly into the camera: Oh, before they turn off all the lightsI won’t read you your wrongs or your…
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