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The Speak Up Program Urges People to Take an Active Role in Their Health Care
The palliative care education and awareness campaign gives people the information they need to take control during serious illness and end-of-lifeSpeaking of palliative care awareness this week, in October, The Joint Commission launched an educational campaign called “Speak Up: What you need to know about your serious illness and palliative care.” The campaign helps educate the public on how and when to receive palliative care and emphasizes the focus on palliative care as designed for quality…
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“In Dreams Begin Responsibilities” by Delmore Schwartz
Delmore Schwartz’s famous short story illustrates that it’s the future we can change, not the pastI was cleaning out my garage the other day, and I found a book of short stories that I had bought for a class in college. I immediately went to the table of contents and searched for a story called “In Dreams Begin Responsibilities,” by Delmore Schwartz; it was one of my favorites. There’s no…
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After Two Years of a Lot of Hard Work, Including Existing in a Mood-Altering State
This startup founder returns refreshed with a new perspective on lifeAs you may have noticed by the lack of my recent Sharing Suzette posts, I took a writing hiatus the month of December. Ok, ok, I admit it was longer but I had good reason. This is officially our two-year mark since I pulled the trigger on starting SevenPonds.com. It’s been an amazing journey and…
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Pablove Shutterbugs Shows Children with Cancer the Healing Power of Creativity
Developing their creative voice through the art of photographyThe mission of The Pablove Foundation is to fund pediatric cancer research and advances in treatment, educate and empower families, and improve the quality of life for children living with cancer through play, music and arts programs with hospitals. Annually, the Foundation hosts a gallery show in Los Angeles, a celebration for young cancer patients who…
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How Can We Raise Awareness About Palliative Care? (Interview)
The CSU Institute for Palliative Care educates professionals and the public on the realities of palliative care in our health care systemHelen McNeal is Executive Director of the California State University Institute for Palliative Care, the first statewide educational and workforce development initiative dedicated specifically to palliative care. The Institute at the flagship campus, CSU-San Marcos, will offer palliative care training for professionals, and it will educate the public about the value of palliative care and how…
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“You Don’t Pass Through Fire to Get to Heaven…”
Clip from the movie “Funny People”In this clip from the 2009 movie Funny People, Mark (Jason Schwartzman) opens up to his friends about his grandfather’s death, and is faced with jesting in return.
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“Last Acts of Kindness”
Stories from the bedsides of the dying and what they can teach usA few months ago, I interviewed Redwing Keyssar for the SevenPonds blog to get her perspectives on death, dying, and palliative care. Her book, Last Acts of Kindness, outlines Redwing’s unique philosophies and also provides a vital tool for health care professionals and others looking to understand and confront end-of-life situations with sensitivity and compassion.…
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Giving Permission to Die
Discovering the importance of letting go even before a loved one has passedYou might remember a couple months ago when we first talked about the chakras and the cleansing process that facilitates a more peaceful death. The basic idea behind the practice is to rid oneself of all negativity in a holistic, meditative way so that we approach death from a place of love and forgiveness. This,…
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Because of Ezra Raises Funds and Awareness About Neuroblastoma
#800days helps patients tell their stories and fight one of the most common pediatric cancers#800days and @BecauseofEzra Raise Funds and Awareness About Neuroblastoma #url#
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