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California Legalizes Human Composting
The golden state becomes the fifth U.S. state to embrace the green burial methodCalifornia Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a law that will make human composting available in California by 2027. In directing state officials to establish regulations for the process, known as natural organic reduction, California follows four other U.S. states that have legalized human composting: Washington, Colorado, Oregon and Vermont.
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Scandals Around Alzheimer’s Research Rock the Scientific Community
Investigations revolve around deceptive practices and flawed researchFor decades, scientists have been researching potential treatments for Alzheimer’s disease, many of which have targeted a substance known as beta-amyloid. A sticky protein that accumulates in the brains of people with AD, beta amyloid has been shown to clump together in oddly formed configurations known as amyloid plaques both inside and outside nerve cells…
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Shedding Loneliness One Project at a Time
The Australian Men’s Shed Association Provides Camaraderie for Older AdultsWhile loneliness and depression among the elderly are nothing new, there’s a growing movement seeking to combat that, especially among elderly men. What does it involve? Sheds.
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Dying at Home May Not Be As Peaceful As Promised
Researchers and practitioners underscore the misconceptionIf you ask most Americans, dying at home tops their list of how they prefer to die. There is a societal perception that a “good death” is likened to the comforts of home. Obituaries generally strengthen that notion: “died peacefully at home, surrounded by family.” But experts warn that dying at home is not always…
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Artists Inspired by the Death of Queen Elizabeth
Around the globe, people are sharing artwork that honors the monarch’s life and deathQueen Elizabeth II’s lavish funeral has resulted in an incredible array of stunning photographs. The monarch’s passing has also inspired individual artists to imagine her afterlife in color, create public art and share sketches on social media — several of which have gone viral.
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Potential Relief for Chemo Brain
New research reveals promising findings regarding this debilitating side effect“Chemo brain,” an unfortunate side effect of cancer treatment, is the state or condition of brain fog, forgetfulness, nausea, stress and other neurocognitive deficits. Affecting one in three cancer patients, chemo brain’s debilitating effects can include symptoms such as sleep disturbances and emotional difficulty. Chemo brain can last up to 12 months after treatment.
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“The Three Lives of Thomasina”
A film in which a seemingly ordinary housecat becomes key to healing a family’s grief“The Three Lives of Thomasina” is based on the 1957 novel “Thomasina, the Cat Who Thought She Was God” by Paul Gallico, who also wrote “The Poseidon Adventure,” “Pride of the Yankees” and “The Snow Goose,” among other works. “Thomasina” is a splendid yet little-known fantasy film starring screen veteran Patrick McGoohan as stern veterinarian…
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Our Monthly Tip: Send a Collection of Postcards
Send themed postcards to your grieving friend to show you’re thinking of themOur Monthly Tip When a friend loses a spouse, they tend to cloister themselves for months or even years. They may not be up for receiving guests much, if at all. Letting them know you are thinking of them can be a way to offer your concern while respecting their need to be alone. One…
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Help With Funeral Expenses for Victims of Gun Violence Comes From an Unexpected Source
In Louisville, a generous owner of two funeral homes helps families pay the billsDeath is many things, most of them distressing. It is sad, stressful, exhausting, and, unless the person who died had been previously known to be seriously ill, often shocking.
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