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Author Archives: Aaron Weaver (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
TAISEI DESIGN Creates TSURUMI Children’s Hospice
A design firm aims to create comfort and normalcy for those experiencing an abnormal situation
The TSURUMI Children’s Hospice, designed by TAISEI DESIGN Planners Architects & Engineers, represents a pioneering effort in Japan to create a community-supported hospice for children. Inspired by Britain’s Helen & Douglas House, the hospice is located within Tsurumi Ryokuchi Flower … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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Seventeen Quotes About the Gifts of Aging
Getting older is a privilege we sometimes forget to acknowledge
Aging often gets a bad rap, but there is a beautiful side to growing older that deserves celebration. As we age, we gain wisdom, experience and a deeper appreciation for the nuances of life. In this article, we’ve gathered 17 … Continue reading
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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New Hope for Preventing Dementia: A Multifaceted Approach
Lifestyle changes may improve early Alzheimer’s, offering hope for dementia prevention
The fight against Alzheimer’s disease and dementia has seen a promising new development. A recent study conducted by Dean Ornish, M.D. and his team at the University of California, San Francisco, sheds light on how a combination of non-medication interventions … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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“Yesterday,” by Atmosphere, Captures Unusual Grief Phenomena
Atmosphere gives us a poignant reflection on loss, regret and grief
Although they wait until the end to reveal it, Minneapolis hip-hop duo Atmosphere captures a sensation that some people experience during the grief process. It’s called “bereavement hallucination.” It’s the sensation of seeing, hearing, or feeling a person who has … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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“Cocoon,” Directed by Ron Howard
This 1985 film shows that immortality is nice, but it doesn't fix everything
“Cocoon,” directed by Ron Howard, is a science fiction film that makes you ponder the value of life and the importance of death. The movie centers around a group of elderly residents at a retirement home who discover a transformative … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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Hospice Nurse Breaks the Internet with the ‘Death Rattle’
Julie McFadden is gaining steam online with an unlikely topic: the end of life
TikTok has long been a place that people would visit to learn trending dances or watch puppies get baths. It’s really been branching out lately. Now you can get the inside scoop on death, straight from the experts.
Posted in Something Special
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