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“The Boy and the Heron” by Hayao Miyazaki:
Studio Ghibli portrays a young boy's grief in a mystical fashion -
Honoring Seniors, Caregivers: Inside the Vision of Carehaus:
Carehaus is revolutionizing senior living with affordable apartments that house caregivers and seniors under one roof -
“In Case You Don’t Live Forever” by Ben Platt:
Melodic ballad honors those who’ve come before us
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Author Archives: Brittany Sulc (Blog Writer, Brittany Sulc)
In 2020, COVID-19 Decreased US Life Expectancy by a Year
Despite the dark trend, the long-term outlook on human longevity appears positive
2020 was a strange year for all of us and a difficult year for most. For some, it was more difficult than others. Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, over 2.46 million people have succumbed to the illness, over 500,000 … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“Speaking Grief,” Directed by Lindsey Whissel Fenton
An hour-long documentary takes a closer look at the meaning of grief
“Speaking Grief,” a 2020 documentary produced by WPSU Penn State, gets real about the process of loss and grieving. True to its title, the film addresses the emotions that occur following loss as more of a language to learn than … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“The highest tribute to the dead is not grief, but gratitude.”
- Thornton Wilder
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged appreciation, end-of-life inspiration, Gratitude, Hope, Inspirational Quotes, Quotes
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Microsoft’s Chatbots Could Let Us Speak to the Dead
The company just received a patent to create chatbots based on anyone, including those who have died
When my stepdad died, the first thing I missed was our conversations. I missed hearing his voice. I missed texting him and getting his signature replies. When you love someone for a long time, you recognize their words almost as … Continue reading
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