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Who Cares for the Caregivers?
Millions of family caregivers across the United States feel abandoned and alone“There are only four kinds of people in the world: those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need […]
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Barista Opens Coffee Shop to Help Patrons Grieve
Reinne’s Place was opened in honor of owner Tommy Le’s late partner, who died in a car accidentGrief affects everyone, yet it’s often a private affair in many cultures. But social connections and community support can help many with symptoms of grief and loss. Barista and business […]
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Honing in on Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy in Palliative and End-of-Life Care
Psychedelics have been used in cultural, spiritual, and medicinal practices for a very long time. However, it is in the last decade or so that Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy (PAT) has enjoyed a renaissance and has gone more mainstreamWhile there have been general discussions around the use of psychedelic-assisted therapy for addressing treatment-resistant anxiety, depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), substance use disorders and more, there have been fewer […]
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What is Sacred Body Washing? (Interview)
An interview with Ellen Hufschmidt: Chaplain, ritual artist, author, grief counselor and death educatorMany faith traditions include ritual washing of the dead, including Islam, Judaism and Buddhism. This practice is often understood as a final act of care and purification and is performed […]
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New York Passes Medical Aid in Dying Act
On February 6, 2026, Governor Hochul signed New York State’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, which will go into effect on August 5, 2026On February 6, 2026, Governor Hochul signed New York State’s Medical Aid in Dying Act, which will go into effect on August 5, 2026. The legislation comes after an extensive […]
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“Twilight of Death,” the “Third State,” and Advances in Postmortem Biology
New research focused on cells that continue to function after an organism “dies” challenges our understanding of deathMedical innovations and interventions have progressed to the point that doctors and scientists are finding it more difficult to conclusively define when we die. Some fascinating recent studies that delve […]
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US Life Expectancy Hits All-Time High
Data recently released by the CDC shows waning death rates, and signs that the upward trend could continueLife expectancy is a fundamental measure of a population’s health. This statistic acts as a snapshot of the current population’s mortality rates. Derived from sex, race and other characteristics, it […]
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“Over the Rainbow”
Reaching “Over the Rainbow” to process grief and find hope in your journeyAlthough Judy Garland’s role in The Wizard of Oz popularized “Over the Rainbow,” frequently referred to as “Somewhere Over the Rainbow,” the song has more depth than meets the […]
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