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Alexithymia: Why Some People Feel Nothing When Someone Dies
People with alexithymia struggle to recognize emotionsWe expect someone who loses a loved one to be overcome with grief and express that sorrow through tears, words and body language that convey deep sadness. So it’s vexing to people when someone appears to feel nothing. The cause may be alexithymia.
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Artist Adam Tendler’s “Exit Strategy” Displays “Accidental Inheritances” Left by the Dead
Personal items left behind are repurposed into thought-provoking artworkAfter putting out the call for artifacts of all kinds left behind by the dead — ranging from a piano to friendship bracelets to VHS tapes — Adam Tendler’s “Exit Strategy” displays nearly 100 such items contributed from the community in Brooklyn, New York. An added twist to the already-unique exhibit is that it’s on…
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“Change”
Big Thief paints a welcoming picture of change and deathThere is no change without death. What once was must die to transform. It doesn’t have to be negative; it’s just part of the process. Big Thief embraces this truth and gently sends the message home on the band’s song “Change.” The song navigates themes of loss and transformation, presenting death not as an end,…
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“Dear Edward”
A novel showing the poignant journey of Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a tragic plane crashAnn Napolitano’s novel “Dear Edward” delicately navigates the terrain between hope and heartache. The story follows 12-year-old Edward Adler, the sole survivor of a devastating plane crash, as he attempts to rebuild his life after the unimaginable loss of his family. The story begins with Edward and his family at Newark Airport, as they anticipate…
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Hot Weather Threatens Those with Dementia
Caregivers for people with dementia advised to take precautions during heatwavesWhile elderly people are generally more susceptible to heat-related illnesses, those with dementia may face particular risks during hot weather due to impaired perceptions, side affects associated with some medications, psychological distress and other factors. According to a 2022 NIH study in England, people with dementia were 4.5% more likely to be admitted to a…
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Our Monthly Tip: Preserve Meaningful Text Messages from a Loved One
How to save treasured communications, before or after someone’s deathOur Tip of the Month After a loved one dies, one of the most acute pains is often the loss of direct communication with them. If you have the foresight to preserve meaningful text messages, reading prior communications can help you maintain a feeling of connection. If you’d like to ensure you always have access…
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Keanu Reeves Tells BBC: “ I’m Thinking About Death All the Time”
The practice reminds him to appreciate each momentThose familiar with the John Wick movie franchise know that the titular character spends a lot of time thinking about death – as in various ways to single-handedly dispatch a small army of villains – in each film. What has been raising eyebrows of late, however, is the news that Keanu Reeves, the actor who…
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What Is a Palliative Care Nurse? An Interview with Judith Redwing Keyssar (Interview)
Palliative care specialist opens up about health care, consultation, and end-of-lifeJudith Redwing Keyssar is the Director of the Palliative Care Program at Seniors at Home, a program of the Jewish Family and Children’s Service. Her book, Last Acts of Kindness (2010), is a collection of her experiences being a self-described “midwife to the dying”—working in both palliative care and end-of-life care and supporting people through…
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“Grief Sucks” and Experience Camps Help Grieving Teens Navigate Loss
More organizations are recognizing the need to give people dealing with loss a sense of communityKennedy Murphy was only 5 years old when her father, Don Murphy, passed away from a heart attack. At the age of 7 she began attending an Experience Camp, a program developed by a national nonprofit to help grieving children and teens. Now 16, Murphy and other Experience Camp alumni are dedicated to helping others…
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