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Honoring Seniors, Caregivers: Inside the Vision of Carehaus
Carehaus is revolutionizing senior living with affordable apartments that house caregivers and seniors under one roofWhile the cost of senior living facilities continues to rise, older adults are confronted with a dwindling array of affordable housing options that meet their needs. Simultaneously, there is a shortage of caregivers to support the expanding aging population. The convergence of these challenges often leaves older adults and their families struggling to secure suitable…
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“In Case You Don’t Live Forever”
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before usBen Platt’s powerful song, “In Case You Don’t Live Forever,” is the love letter all of us would want to write a parent, friend or mentor who’d served as a guide in our lives. Released in 2019 on his debut album “Sing to Me Instead,” the song is one of several that explores Platt’s emotional…
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Our Monthly Tip: Make an “In Case of Death” File to Ease Loved One’s Grief
How preparing for your own death can be the ultimate act of loveOne of the most grueling tasks to accomplish when a loved one dies is, unfortunately, unavoidable: closing up all of their legal and financial obligations they had in life. Without prior arrangements, fully closing the affairs of a deceased loved one can take up to two years. What makes it worse is that, since most…
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Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival
Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he’s goneKenny DeForest was a great vibe. He was appreciated by nearly everyone who crossed his path. His comedy was insightful, silly and provocative. He was life-affirming, kind and giving to his friends. I know this because I was one of those friends (yes, I am biased). So when he tragically passed away last December in…
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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practiceA hike through the woods is soothing for a grieving heart, but the practice of “forest bathing” can raise the therapeutic benefits to another level.
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The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals
Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved oneThe Northern Cardinal is commonly found across the southeastern U.S. Credit: Ed McAskil
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Meaning-Focused Grief Therapy: Imaginal Dialogues with the Deceased (Interview)
Robert A. Neimeyer, PhD, explains this process in a Q&A ahead of a workshop he will co-present in AprilRobert A. Neimeyer, Ph.D. is the director of the Portland Institute for Loss and Transition, and a recognized expert in grief therapy. A former President of the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC), Neimeyer has also served as the Chair of the International Work Group on Death, Dying, and Bereavement. Today, SevenPonds spoke with…
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Flawed Kidney Function Test Discriminated Against Black Patients
Race-based criteria has been removed from kidney functioning testsA racially biased medical test used to determine the degree of patient’s kidney failure and rank them on kidney transplant lists is finally being changed. Although Black Americans are three times more likely to have kidney failure than white Americans, they are 25% less likely to be waitlisted for kidney transplant than white peers. An…
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Does Grief Heighten Clumsiness?
Some research and anecdotal evidence suggests the answer may be “yes”Everyone knows that grief can be disabling – but heightened clumsiness could make that statement even more literal. In 2022, actress Ashley Judd suggested that grief had contributed to her fracturing her leg just months after her mother’s suicide. “Clumsiness is associated with grief, and there were other people in our family, after mom died,…
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