Author Archives: Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Improving Healthcare Decision Making: Bringing Bioethics into Care Facilities”

An interview with Chris Wilson, bioethicist and advocate
Posted on November 14, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Chris Wilson wears many hats: RN, lawyer, bioethicist, and founder of Community Healthcare Ethics. The certified healthcare ethicist is passionate about bringing conversations around informed consent, advance directives, and ethical decision making outside of hospital settings and into care facilities. … Continue reading →

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The Giant Kites of Guatemala Celebrate Day of the Dead

A unique Day of the Dead celebration exists in two Guatemalan towns
Posted on October 31, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Mexican celebrations around the Day of the Dead have become well-known throughout the world. Typically celebrated on November 1st and 2nd, the Day of the Dead, or Día de Muertos, is a time of celebrating life and death, remembering loved … Continue reading →

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Hospital-at-Home Programs Are Revolutionizing Patient Care

Hospital-at-home programs provide in-home care for the seriously ill
Posted on October 21, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For years, the number of Americans dying at home has increased, eventually outpacing the number of people dying in hospitals. One in three Americans has experienced a family member dying at home within the past five years, and the awareness … Continue reading →

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“The Good Mourning” by Seldon Peden II

A grieving child offers helpful advice for children and adults
Posted on October 12, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

An estimated 6 million children ages 0-17 in the U.S.A will have a parent or sibling die. While there are numerous picture books for children themed around grief or processing death, most of these are written by adults. It’s rare … Continue reading →

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New Mushroom Coffins Turn Human Remains Into Nutrients for the Earth

Mycelium burial containers contribute to green burial options
Posted on October 2, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Green burials and natural burial products have become more and more popular in recent years. In 2018, 54% of Americans reported that they were considering some kind of green burial, and 72% of cemeteries reported an increased demand for such … Continue reading →

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The Changing Face of the Funeral Service Industry

As many older morticians retire, they are replaced by a younger, female workforce
Posted on September 17, 2023 by Brianna Deutsch (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

When people think of morticians, an image of an older, doleful man dressed in black, possibly hiding some secrets or scams, might come to mind. But the face of the funeral service industry is rapidly changing, as many older morticians … Continue reading →

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