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“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life -
Coping With Election Grief:
While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning -
Octogenarian Author Jane Seskin Offers a Model for Aging and Living Well:
A long life marked by resilience, boldness, humor and caring
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Author Archives: Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Are “Rage Rooms” a Healthy Outlet for Grief and Burnout?
Smashing things can help you engage with anger, but probably not for the long term
Most of us have probably been so angry we wanted to break a few things. These days, doing so is highly possible thanks to the rise of “rage rooms,” where, for a fee, you can smash items ranging from glass … Continue reading
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AI in Healthcare: Is It “Better” Than Doctors?
The clinical use of GPT-4 yields decidedly mixed results
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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Twenty-Six Humorous Quotes About Death and Mortality
Delivering levity and a little dark humor to lighten up end-of-life
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
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
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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