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Passing of Beloved Comedian Births a New Comedy Festival:
Kenny DeForest keeps us laughing long after he's gone -
Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature:
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice -
The Spiritual Symbolism of Cardinals:
Many believe that the bright red birds indicate the death of a loved one
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Tag Archives: Living Life to the Fullest
What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part Two
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part two of our two part interview (read part one here) with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aging, Death, End-of-life care, Health, Hope, Hospice, Life, Living Life to the Fullest, Nursing home, occupational therapy, Palliative Care, Recovery, Therapist, Therapy
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Memento Mori: Remembering Your Own Death
Artworks that remind us to live life to the fullest
Memento mori is a Latin phrase that literally means, “remember to die.” As an art form, it has encompassed but is not exclusive to memorial art, and serves to this day as a reminder to live life fully and mindfully. … Continue reading
Should 75 Be the Right Age to Die?
Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel argues that the increasing ideal of “the American immortal” prevents people from realizing the various burdens—both physical and mental—of living past 75
In a recent article from The Atlantic, Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel discusses why he adamantly wants to die when he is 75 and hopefully no later. His main argument, before delving into the scientific research that backs up his opinion, is … Continue reading