Tag Archives: Silicon Valley

Cryonics: the future of burial

Entering the futuristic burial of cryonics
Posted on April 10, 2014 by Gabriella Zink (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  Exploring different cultures, and different beliefs when it comes to burials and end of life, is endlessly intriguing. Among modern individuals, there is a cultural trend called cryonics. Cryonics is the process of freezing someone who has died, with hopes … Continue reading →

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23andMe Says Ancestral and Genetic Knowledge Can Prevent Death

Why the startup that claims to “save your life” is in trouble with the FDA
Posted on December 4, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

We’re no strangers to marketing techniques with ambitious promises in America. Every day, we’re seduced by packaging that assures us we’ll be happier, thinner, healthier, etc., if only we buy or consume a company’s service or product. But just how … Continue reading →

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Coda Alliance Go Wish Cards Help Initiate the End of Life Conversation

The simple card game prompts participants to talk about what really matters
Posted on November 7, 2012 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Coda Alliance in Silicon Valley brings together local hospices, hospitals, universities, elder care organizations, and faith communities to implement their mission of providing people with the skills and tools they need to empower themselves with excellent care at the end … Continue reading →

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