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Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Dying at Home May Not Be As Peaceful As Promised
Researchers and practitioners underscore the misconception
If 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 … Continue reading
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Your Loved One’s Possessions Are More Than Just “Stuff”
An interview with Rachel Kodanaz on sorting and repurposing their lifetime treasures
Rachel Kodanaz is a seasoned writer, speaker, and motivator on the topic of life transitions, including grief. For over 20 years, Kodanaz has inspired audiences to embrace the challenges associated with the loss of a loved one. Her books, “Living … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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The Whys and Hows of Donating Your Brain To Science
A legacy that benefits future generations
Although most people are familiar with organ donation, few realize that donating your brain to science is not the same. Organs like kidney, heart or lungs can be harvested at time of death to be transplanted into a living person. … Continue reading
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For-Profit Hospice Pitfalls Exposed
Recent reports and studies spotlight incompetence and fraud
More than two-thirds of U.S. providers that deliver end-of-life care for terminally ill patients are for-profit hospice companies. Hospice care was once only administered by volunteer members of charities or religious organizations. The Medicare Hospice Benefit was later enacted by … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Go Fly A Kite!
A colorful way to send messages to your loved one
Our Tip of the Month: Why not fly a kite at your memorial service? Children (or anyone) can attach a special message to the departed and send it up into the heavens. The colorful spectacle can fill the sky, as … Continue reading
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“Candle in the Wind 1997” by Elton John
Musical homage to Princess Diana remains the second best-selling single of all time
Elton John performed “Candle in the Wind 1997” at the funeral held for Britain’s Diana, Princess of Wales, on September 6, 1997. The original 1974 version of the song revered the life of Marilyn Monroe. Elton John and lyricist, Bernie … Continue reading
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