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Memorializing The Hands of The Dying
Trish Rogers provides plaster casts of the hands of the dying as a unique memorial for families“Some hands are worn,” says Trish Rogers. “You can tell they’ve been through many things in life. Some hands are smooth because they’re kind of young and innocent.” She’s talking about the hands of the dying. Trish Rogers has studied hundreds and hundreds of hands of dying people. For years, she’s been making casts of…
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Monday Hearts for Madalene
Page Hodel creates beautiful hearts as a tribute to enduring loveIt’s an honor for SevenPonds to share with our readers the story of the Monday Hearts for Madalene project, a true account of the power of enduring love.The project began in 2005, when Page Hodel first met Madalene Rodriguez and fell “instantly, dizzyingly in love with her.” Soon afterwards, Page began leaving handmade hearts on…
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Cannabinoids May Remove Plaque in Patients with Alzheimer’s Disease
Researchers at the Salk Institute report promising resultsResearchers at the Salk Institute in La Jolla, California, have found that cannabinoids such as tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), the active compound in marijuana, can facilitate the removal of beta amyloid from nerve cells. Beta amyloid is one of the main components of the destructive plaque found in the brains of people with Alzheimer’s disease. The findings…
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American Fallen Soldiers Helps Brings Loved Ones Home Again
How an artist put a project in motion to help the family of a fallen friendIn July, 2006, artist Phil Taylor received some devastating information. His best friend, Blake, who was fighting in the war on terror, had been killed. Stunned and not knowing what to say to Blake’s family, Phil attended the memorial service. Blake’s father wept openly. Phil wanted to find some way he could offer some kind…
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How Can Palliative Care Improve Quality of Life? (Interview)
An interview with palliative care physician Dr. Steven Pantilat, Part TwoToday, SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Steven Pantilat, a San Francisco-based healthcare professional with an expertise in palliative care. Dr. Pantilat teaches at UCSF, and consults with hospitals and other healthcare facilities on the best methods for improving communication about palliative care. His goal is to help doctors communicate more effectively with patients, allowing patients to…
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“A Buddhist Grief Observed”
A long-term Buddhist practitioner examines his grief after the death of his beloved partner in this bookIn the tradition of “A Grief Observed,” C.S. Lewis’s famous reflections on grief and loss in the wake of his wife’s death in 1960, Buddhist practitioner Guy Newland delves into an exhaustive examination of his own experience of bereavement after his partner passed away from cancer in his book “A Buddhist Grief Observed.” A devout…
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Pediatric Palliative Care Helps Kids with Cancer Cope
St. Jude’s innovative program helps kids with cancer deal with their diseaseOver the past two decades, the medical specialty of palliative care has exploded in the United States. And with it, the understanding of what palliative care is and to whom it should be offered has evolved considerably. As recently as 10 years ago, most doctors equated palliative care with end-of-life symptom control. Today, however, a…
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Our Monthly Tip: Serving an Informal Display of Visitation Snacks
Break the ice by gathering guests around a table laden with healthy foodsOur Tip of the Month Many people hold a visitation or small get together either before or after a memorial service for a loved one who has died. If you’re planning this type of event, you may want to think about offering some informal visitation snacks to your guests. How-to Ideas Some people choose visitation…
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The Scottish Government Is Taking Steps to Address ‘Funeral Poverty’
The new 10-point plan includes a Funeral Assistance FundThe government of Scotland is planning aggressive action to address what it calls “funeral poverty,” as more and more of its citizens are struggling to pay funeral costs, according to a BBC report. The action comes on the heels of steady increases in the cost of burial and cremation, which have risen an average of…
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