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Author Archives: Colleen Ferguson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is the Cost of Ageism in the United States?
A study published in The Gerontologist finds that negative stereotypes associated with aging can lead to more health problems and a yearly cost of $63 billion
Ageism in healthcare is estimated to be costing the United States $63 billion per year. Ageism includes age discrimination, negative stereotypes about older individuals, and negative self-perceptions about aging. This can include patronizing language that’s altered or “infantilized,” and the … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Decorate a Place Setting and Chair For Your Loved One’s Memorial Service
Decorating a place setting and chair is an easy and powerful way to ensure their spirit is with you as you celebrate their life
Our Tip of the Month A unique idea for a memorial service or celebration of life is to decorate a place setting and empty chair in honor of your loved one’s spirit. While the empty chair is a strong reminder … Continue reading
Promising Study in the Fight Against Alzheimer’s and Dementia
A recent study involving pink noise stimulation improved the memory of individuals suffering mild cognitive impairment
Researchers and scientists from Northwestern University have concluded a study of deep sleep and its connection to mild cognitive impairment (which can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease). Using sound stimulation and pink noise, the scientists studied the effects … Continue reading
Are We Ready for the Next Pandemic?
The United States (and the world) is lagging in infectious disease readiness
At least every couple of years it seems there’s a big news story about some sort of exotic virus making the rounds far across the globe somewhere. We hear about awful things like Ebola and Bird Flu spreading in other … Continue reading
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Facebook Learns to Deal with Grief
With the number of users who have died rising, Facebook is taking steps to be more responsive to the needs of friends and family left behind
Since its launch 15 years ago, Facebook has become a primary means of keeping in touch for friends and family in the digital age. It reminds us of birthdays and special events, makes it easy to organize groups, allows us … Continue reading
Emilio Villalba’s “Symbols of Death, Signs of Life”
Artist’s 2018 work veers away from his reputation as a portrait painter
Emilio Villalba, a San Francisco-based artist best known for portraits featuring distorted facial features on thickly painted backgrounds, took a bold new direction for his series titled “Symbols of Death, Signs of Life.” The paintings, shown at San Francisco’s Modern … Continue reading
