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Funeral Directors Grapple with Mass Death – Again
Prior to COVID-19, mass death events have included the Black Plague and Spanish FluMore than 700,000 Americans have died from COVID-19 since the beginning of the pandemic, placing massive strain on funeral directors – particularly in states hit hard by the virus. Yet COVID-19 is only the latest of several mass death events that have circled the globe in recent centuries. How have best practices changed in response…
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Phthalates in Plastic May Cause Premature Death
New Study Highlights Phthalates and Its Link to Heart DiseaseA recent New York University study shows that older adults with high levels of the chemical phthalates in their urine may have a higher risk of early death from heart disease. The study, led by the university’s Grossman School of Medicine, examined increased exposure to the chemical used in plastic products and cosmetics and its…
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Nursing Shortage Spells Longer Wait Times for Hospice
Potential patients have had enrollment delayed or been turned away due to staffing issuesNursing is one of the fastest-growing professions in the United States according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, but hospice facilities have not seen the surge. In many states, nursing shortages have forced facilities to delay patients’ enrollment or to turn them away entirely. Hospice care is only available to patients within six months of…
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“Bookmark: A Collection of Items” by Ali Beaudett
This quirky #ContemporaryArt is trending on TikTok“Bookmark: A Collection of Items” showcases miscellaneous objects that library patrons once used to mark their page in a book. Ali Beaudette, a Rhode Island librarian, assembled the quirky display hoping it might attract more locals to the library. She posted a simple TikTok video of the #contemporaryart installation to generate interest. It is one…
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21 of the Most Amazing Labyrinth Walks for Healing in the US
Find yourself as you walk toward the centerThe first time Rob Meyer-Kukan ever walked a labyrinth, it was at the suggestion of a friend who knew he had been struggling. Meyer-Kukan was dealing with a different kind of loss and grief. He was mourning the death of a long-term relationship. His friend told him about a labyrinth at their local church. Meyer-Kukan…
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October Marks Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month
A growing public conversation shines a light on grieving mothers’ stigmaThe month of October means a true transition into the fall season for many, with Halloween coming at the end of the month. But October also brings a lesser-known observance of pregnancy loss, somberly fitting for the taboo surrounding it. October is designated as Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month, while October 15 is recognized…
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Shoe Memorial
Grow new life in a loved one’s shoes and memorlize them in your gardenOur Tip of the Month Empty shoes have long been considered a memorial item – after all, few things serve better as a “stand-in” for someone who’s died. An annual empty shoe memorial at the state capitol in Madison, Wisconsin, mourns those who’ve died by suicide; another in Iowa recognizes those lost to COVID-19. Similar…
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