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A Unique Stool Designed for Hospice Comfort
Inspired by the death of his mother, Ian Adler designed a functional stool for use at the bedside of the dyingIan Adler hopes that his Yip Stool will eventually serve a simple, yet profound purpose. While visitors gather around the bedside of an ailing loved one, Ian wants to offer them some comfort — quite literally. Instead of standing, mulling, or hovering over hospital bed side rails, they might instead sit comfortably on his stool…
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Our Monthly Tip: Display Your Loved One’s Life Through a Hanging Photo Collage
DIY ahead of time, and allow guests to add their own itemsOur Monthly Tip Most memorial services feature two important areas: photos of the loved one and a sign-in book. This hanging photo collage could combine the two. With just a few items, you can create this lovely hanging feature and invite attendees to add their own items throughout the event.
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California’s “Ryan’s Law” Allows Medical Cannabis Use in Healthcare Facilities (Interview)
A long-time dedicated nurse offers her perspective on its benefits and futureKJ Page is a registered nurse and board certified in gerontology. She has been caring for the elder population in myriads of roles for more than three decades, currently serving as administrator for Chaparral House, a non-profit skilled eldercare community in Berkeley, California. Her career has been dedicated to finding innovative person-centered solutions to problems…
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“A Heart That Works”
Rob Delaney’s heartbreaking memoirIn “A Heart That Works,” Rob Delaney manages to do what seems impossible: survive the death of his toddler son; write a memoir about it; and be funny while doing so. In 2016, Delaney’s life seemed to be chaotic but good: Already known for his stand-up comedy, he was starting to create the hit series…
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“Beloved Wife”
Moving song mourns the devastating loss of a lifelong love to deathThe lilting melodies and plaintive lyrics of American singer-songwriter Natalie Merchant’s debut solo album, Tigerlily, have made it a classic since its 1995 release. Yet despite the chart-topping success of “Jealousy,” “Carnival” and “Wonder,” it is perhaps “Beloved Wife” that is the album’s most moving song. The ballad begins with the haunting words of a…
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A Groundbreaking New CPR Technique Inspired by Toilet Plungers
The medical world has plunged headfirst into astonishing new CPR resultsEven though cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is commonly shown in movies and on television as a semi-reliable lifesaving technique, its actual effectiveness has been bleak. According to an annual report by the Cardiac Arrest Registry to Enhance Survival, only 7 percent of people who receive CPR before going to the hospital check out of the hospital…
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New Research Links Aging Cells and the Process of Regeneration
Aging cells may be key to allowing healthy cells to regenerateTwo new studies from the animal kingdom may offer insight into the biological function of aging in humans. Both studies focused on senescent cells, or cells that have stopped dividing in response to stress but remain alive. The presence of senescent cells is seen as a marker of aging (we develop more senescent cells as…
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The Nudge Unit Prompts Clinicians to Align with Patient Goals
Computer algorithms motivate conversations that lead to better outcomesA University of Pennsylvania Health System pilot program called, “The Nudge Unit,” is increasing patient-centered conversations to improve their healthcare outcomes. Electronic nudges based on prognosis and strategic goals are sent via text or email to medical staff. These subtle triggers are proving to be successful. From emergency room treatment to end-of-life decision making, nudges…
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“Living in the Light of Death”
A Buddhist practitioner explores how contemplating death can change our lives in this bookIn “Living in the Light of Death: On the Art of Being Truly Alive,” author Larry Rosenberg asks what the inevitable process of aging and death can teach us about how to live our lives now – in the present moment. Rosenberg looks to the Buddhist practice of death awareness for answers. Drawing on five…
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