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Frugal Carpenter Dale Schroeder Sent 33 Strangers to College
When Dale Schroeder died in 2005, his obituary stated he had no descendants. Yet last month — 19 years after his death — 33 doctors, teachers, therapists and other professionals who have come to call themselves “Dale’s kids” gathered to honor his memory and the legacy he left behind. Though Schroeder never met any of…
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Only Two People Died at Woodstock in 1969
On August 15, 1969, a concert billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”, began on the 600-acre dairy farm of Max Yasgur, located in Bethel, New York, about 45 miles from the town of Woodstock. Featuring a lineup of artists never before seen in one venue, the festival attracted nearly 1…
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Our Monthly Tip:Celebrate Your Loved One with a Beach Memorial & Ash Scattering
Our Tip of the Month The ocean is a place of comfort for many people — a natural landscape that promotes a sense of serenity and inner calm. Our connection to water is so deep and so universal, in fact, that some scientists believe it’s actually encoded into our DNA. Perhaps that’s one reason why…
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Carolina Blue: How Cancer Killed My Father and Our Already Failing Relationship
A son learns that old wounds can outlast even deathThis is the story of Bobby as told by his son, Neal. 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, to aid them in their healing process. In this post, Neal tells the…
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What Is Geropsychology? (Interview)
An interview with Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, Part OneToday SevenPonds talks with Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland. Dr. Sutherland is a geropsychologist who practices in Sausalito, California. Geropsychology is a combination of geriatrics and traditional psychology. The needs, anxieties and causes of depression in older populations vary from those of children and younger adults, so specialization in the field is extremely beneficial for clients. Dr.…
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“Taking Turns: Stories from the HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371″
MK Czerwiec’s graphic novel provides a first-person look at the AIDS unit at Illinois Masonic Hospital during the height of the AIDS epidemic in 1995Deaths in the Midwest due to the AIDS epidemic reached an all-time high in 1995. One year prior, in 1994, MK Czerwiec, a nurse, artist and writer, took her first nursing job with the HIV/AIDS Care Unit 371 of Illinois Masonic Hospital in Chicago. Her graphic novel, “Taking Turns,” shares her perspective and that of…
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Livestreaming Funerals Gains Popularity
Technology enables distant loved ones to join in mourningAmericans are increasingly live-streaming funerals, bringing loved ones together in mourning. Today, many funeral homes and chapels will not only livestream a service, allowing guests to participate from a distance but will also post the content online. Many offer additional online services – such as photo slideshows, and the opportunity to share condolences or light…
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NJ Is the 8th State to Legalize Medical Aid in Dying
Even if not used, a prescription for MAID can offer peace of mind to a terminal patientAs of August 1, terminally ill adults who live in New Jersey can decide when it’s time to die. The Garden State’s New Jersey Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act passed in April despite Gov. Phil Murphy’s reservations based on his Catholic faith. Upon signing the bill that allows for medical aid in…
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