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A $1.2 Billion Medicare Scam Targeting Seniors Leads to Arrests
The scam involved of doctors, telemedicine providers and medical equipment companiesLast month, the Department of Justice announced the arrest of 24 people across the United States in connection with a $1.2 billion Medicare scam. The scam targeted seniors, calling them on the phone and offering them “free” orthopedic devices such as back, knee and wrist braces, ostensibly to help with arthritis pain. The scammers even…
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Our Monthly Tip: How to Honor a Deceased Parent at a Wedding
Remembrances can be subtle or more visibleOur Tip of the Month As wedding season ushers in, so does the bittersweet situation many face on the day they marry — the absence of a beloved parent who has died. If your mother is not there to add a loving adjustment to your veil or boutonniere, or your father is unable to…
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Is It Grief or Depression? A Terminal Illness Can Lead to Both
It can be very hard to pinpoint the source of psychological distressLearning that you have a terminal illness is a terrible blow. Almost everyone experiences a host of difficult emotions, including sadness, anger, shock and disbelief. The sense of loss is deep and pervasive. Even if you are still feeling relatively well, if you’re like most people, you can’t help but anticipate the day when you…
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What Is the Legality of Home Burials In California? (Interview)
An interview with attorney Barry Vogel, Part OneBarry Vogel is an attorney who had his own practice in Ukiah, California, for over 40 years. He mainly worked to protect clients’ personal rights and social justice rights. He’s worked on cases regarding the constitutional right to be buried on your own private property, a.k.a. home burials. Vogel also hosts a radio program called…
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“After You Die”
A compelling book offering a colorful journey through what may await us after deathRamin Nazer is a prolific artist of many mediums — he’s a writer and illustrator, stand up comedian and host of The Rainbow Brainskull Hour Podcast. His website, raminnazer.com, showcases a large collection of his art and philosophies in the form of colorful posters, books, clothing, games, animations and more. No matter what the medium,…
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Hope on the Horizon? The Family Act Proposes Paid Family Leave
Congress is currently considering legislation to allow paid leave for most family caregiversWhat is one thing that the U.S. doesn’t provide for its workforce that every other industrialized country in the world does? Paid family leave. Would you take time off work to be with a dying parent? Would you be willing to put your career on hold for an ill spouse if you could continue to…
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Luke Perry Buried in Mushroom Burial Suit
The former “90210” star chose the suit before he diedBack in March 2016, SevenPonds wrote about a new approach to more environmentally friendly burial — a mushroom burial suit. Designed and marketed by the New York-based company Coeio, the suit was conceived by company founder JR Lee as a way to mediate contamination of soil and groundwater as bodies — especially embalmed bodies —…
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“Airplanes” by Local Natives
The song is dedicated to one band member’s grandfather“Airplanes” by indie rock band Local Natives describes one band member’s feelings regarding his grandfather who died when the musician was a young boy. A bit of research reveals that the song is about keyboardist Kelcey Ayer’s grandfather. The lyrics begin with the songwriter describing a photograph and a bit of memorabilia: The desk where…
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