Author Archives: Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

AI in Healthcare: Is It “Better” Than Doctors?

The clinical use of GPT-4 yields decidedly mixed results
Posted on November 5, 2024 by Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

As AI makes its way into more and more facets of daily life — not least among these, healthcare — recent studies reveal the upside and downside of the rapidly expanding tech. Each of the studies examines the use of … Continue reading →

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“Father Death Blues” by Allen Ginsberg

The Beat poet explores life, mortality & sexuality after his father's death
Posted on November 3, 2024 by Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Hey Father Death, I’m flying home Hey poor man, you’re all alone Hey old daddy, I know where I’m going […] Guru Death your words are true Teacher Death I do thank you For inspiring me to sing this Blues … Continue reading →

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Twenty-Six Humorous Quotes About Death and Mortality

Delivering levity and a little dark humor to lighten up end-of-life
Posted on October 15, 2024 by Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The subjects of death and mortality get their fair share of the serious treatment day by day (heck, we even do it on this blog). But, just as a spoonful of sugar helps the medicine go down, a little dose … Continue reading →

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Can Near-Death Experiences Prompt ESP?

Those with NDEs report ultra-vivid dreams, some foretelling the future
Posted on October 1, 2024 by Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The space between human consciousness and what’s “beyond” has been a point of fascination since humans learned to ponder. Those who’ve had a near-death experience — akin to getting a glimpse beyond — often return with a greater understanding of … Continue reading →

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A Dignified Approach to Dementia Care

An interview with Amanda Bulgarelli, COO, Lead Mentor and Master Trainer with Positive Approach to Care
Posted on September 21, 2024 by Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Amanda Bulgarelli is the COO of Positive Approach to Care, a company that aims to destigmatize dementia through the education and training of caretakers, medical professionals and those living with dementia. Founded in 2007 by her mother, Teepa Snow, a … Continue reading →

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“Time in a Bottle” by Jim Croce

Singer captures love, memory and impermanence in a still-resonant song from the '70s
Posted on September 7, 2024 by Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

From its minor-key opening chords, the song “Time in a Bottle” tugs at melancholy. Blended with lyrics embodying a sentiment of pure, true love, the Jim Croce classic is a marriage of seemingly disparate elements. It’s made ever more poignant … Continue reading →

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