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Is “Right to Try” a Political Ploy?
Do right to try laws really help terminally ill patients? Experts say “No”Several months ago, President Donald Trump spoke of his support for a national “Right to Try” law in his State of the Union address. Such legislation would, in theory, give terminally ill individuals the right to try new drugs that might help their condition before they are approved by the FDA. Proponents of the law…
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Our Monthly Tip: Designate a Legacy Contact for Your Facebook Account
“Till Death Do You Part” doesn’t necessarily apply to your social media profileOur Tip of the Month A funny feeling lodged in the pit of my stomach when a recent Facebook notification suggested I send a birthday greeting to a friend who had died almost a year ago. It became even more disconcerting as celebratory wishes to her popped up on my News Feed throughout the day — posted by a…
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Exercising Regularly Throughout Our Lifetime Can Minimize Effects of Aging
A new study finds that regular exercise can keep us biologically youngA new study out of the United Kingdom finds that exercising regularly throughout one’s lifetime can potentially slow down the aging process. The study concludes that older adults who exercised for a majority of their lifetime had the same immunity, muscle mass and cholesterol levels as young people. Researchers from the University of Birmingham and…
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Will You Have Regrets About Your Life?
According to Erikson’s theory sex is not always just sexI was watching the Oscar-winning film “The Shape of Water” last night when I noticed the main character Elisa’s, up-in-age friend Giles, noted a few regrets about his life. One of them is that, he wished he’d had more sex (Well, it was actually the F word). It got me thinking about my friend Lana.…
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How Can Families Save Money By Having A Home Funeral? (Interview)
An interview with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide who helps families navigate the funeral process, Part OneToday SevenPonds speaks with Shawnte Hardin, a funeral guide based in Akron, Ohio. Through his company, Celebration of Life Memorial Chapels, he helps families save money throughout the funeral process. From the initial handling of their loved one’s body, to selecting a final resting place, Shawnte advises families about anything related to a home funeral,…
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Self-Neglect — A Poorly Recognized Form of Elder Abuse
Many elderly Americans are living in conditions that are dangerous to their healthWe hear a great deal today about elder abuse, including physical, emotional and financial abuse. The National Council on Aging reports that an estimated one in 10 people over the age of 60 have suffered some form of abuse, and that number is far higher for those with physical disabilities or dementia. And though all…
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“For Sasha with Love, An Alzheimer’s Crusade”
In this book, Anne Bashkiroff’s story brings dementia out of the shadows“For Sasha, with Love, An Alzheimer’s Crusade, The Anne Bashkiroff Story” is a significant book on the history of dementia in the United States. It brought much-needed attention to Alzheimer’s disease back in 1977, a time when the disease was virtually unknown to the average person. With the help of Rosalynn Carter, Anne Bashkiroff presented…
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“What a Wonderful World”
A musical legend raises the spirits of a nationWhen you lose someone you love, the whole world changes. Bright colors become dim. Other relationships are no longer as satisfying. The world is less promising. Sometimes music can call your attention back to the things in your life that are still good. One song that might help your feel a little better is “What…
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