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What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part One
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part one of a two part interview 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 to explain her experience as … Continue reading
What Can Hospice Teach Us About Coping? An Interview with Mary York
Hospice volunteers tell personal stories through the Windows Within Project
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Mary York, founder of the Windows Within Project, part of the Hospice Volunteer program. An experienced hospice volunteer, Mary also interviews fellow hospice volunteers for the Windows Within Project website, whose goal is to educate readers … Continue reading
What is Collaborative Patient-Centered Care? An Interview with Dr. M. Grace Laurencin, Part One
A primary care physician discusses the details of patient-centered care
Today, SevenPonds spoke with Mercedes Grace Laurencin, M.D. M.P.H. about the interpersonal, social and psychological aspects of providing primary care as a physician. Her retainer medical practice, based in Santa Cruz, California, places special emphasis on accessibility issues for elderly and … Continue reading
How Can Yoga Help Us Confront Death? An Interview with Camella Nair, Part One
A yoga teacher and swami discusses impermanence
Today, in this first part of a two-part interview, SevenPonds speaks with Camella Nair, a yoga teacher and swami born in England and based in California, about her spiritual journey through yoga over the past 30 years. Camella is certified in … Continue reading
How Do You Navigate Your Medical Benefits After Retirement? An Interview with Pat Macholl, Part One
A Medicare counselor talks about how to get medical care after retirement
Today SevenPonds spoke with Pat Macholl, a volunteer counselor with Legal Assistance for Seniors/Alameda HICAP. Her San Francisco-based office helps clients learn how to navigate their healthcare benefits through Medicare. Macholl teaches people about their benefits at the end of life, … Continue reading
How Can Music Provide Comfort in End of Life? An Interview with Kieran Schnabel, Part One
A music thanatologist talks about providing comfort at the end of life
Today is part one of a two-part interview with Kieran Schnabel, a music thanatologist with SacredFlight (a not-for-profit charitable organization of certified music thanatologists). Kieran is located in Oregon, and grew up practicing and studying music. He is now a full time … Continue reading
