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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Alzheimer’s Disease…The Disease of the Century!
An Interview with Dr. Jason Karlawish, author of "The Problem of Alzheimer's: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease Into a Crisis and What We Can Do About It"
Dr. Jason Karlawish researches and writes about issues at the intersections of bioethics, aging, and the neurosciences. He is a Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Penn Memory … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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Are Funeral Homes a Dying Breed?
Baby Boomers and Zoomers lead consumer demand for more--and greener--options
What began as a civil war era means to transport soldiers’ bodies home for burials has grown into a multi-billion-dollar service industry catering to the dead. For the last century, the evolution of undertakers to morticians to funeral directors has … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“Never fear shadows. They simply mean there’s a light shining somewhere nearby.” – Ruth E. Renkel
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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Medical Reversal Is A Common Anomaly in Healthcare
What was once considered good for you, may actually be bad.
We expect our doctor to prescribe the most effective treatment for whatever ails us. With increased access to evidence-based medicine in the 21st century, how could physicians fail to find the best therapy for our condition, illness, or injury? But … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Graveside Photo Display
Personalizing the burial space can bring comfort to mourners
Our Tip of the Month It is easy to make a burial service a celebratory one. Enlarge some pictures of the person being honored to create a simple graveside photo display. Tie string or ribbon between two trees. Then secure … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
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What Happens to Our Brain When We Die?
A new study suggests life may truly flash before our eyes
Thousands of accounts exist from those who died but lived to talk about it. Many of these people readily share their near-death experiences and often relay a similar story. They experience something called a life recall in which the totality … Continue reading
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