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Love, Loss, and Laughter: Seeing Alzheimer’s Differently
An exhibition of 84 poignant photographs demonstrating a new global approach to caring for people with Alzheimer’s and other dementias — and sharply disputing common stereotypes of dementia patients — […]
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SevenPonds
As we pass the one year mark of our blog I revisit my first post and the meaning behind SevenPonds. I thank all of our readers who have joined us […]
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“Conscientious Objector”
Edna St. Vincent Millay’s poem has an audacious messageAs its title suggests, Edna St. Vincent Millay’s “Conscientious Objector” contains heavy anti-war tones; but it can also be read as a simple, but potent, protest against death in general. […]
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Helping Children Heal Through Art Therapy
Child’s Own Studio began with a simple gift for a 4-year-old boy and bloomed into a full-fledged craft business, which has made hundreds of unique “softies” – stuffed toys for […]
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An Interview with Marilyn Reiss-Carradero
Marilyn Reiss-Carradero, RN, BSN, CCRN, works at Santa Clara County Valley Medical Center in San Jose, CA, and advocates for change in palliative care and end-of-life practice. Here, she reflects […]
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“The Tree of Life”
Hugely ambitious, and gorgeous, film which takes on no less than the meaning of lifeThe Tree of Life, Terrence Malick’s fifth feature film, is as polarizing as it is experimental. The reclusive Malick has a reputation for creating a film entirely faithful to his […]
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New Survey on Californians’ End-of-Life Wishes
The number of Californians over the age of 85 has quadrupled over the past 40 years, but we still haven’t adapted to properly meet their end-of-life needs. “There is a […]
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