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Author Archives: Cassandra Seale (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
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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
Posted in Something Special
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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
Posted in Professional Advice
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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
From its minor-key opening chords, the song “Time in a Bottle” tugs at melancholy. Blended with lyrics embodying true love, the Jim Croce classic is a marriage of seemingly disparate elements. It’s made ever more poignant by the singer’s own … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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Artist Adam Tendler’s “Exit Strategy” Displays “Accidental Inheritances” Left by the Dead
Personal items left behind are repurposed into thought-provoking artwork
After putting out the call for artifacts of all kinds left behind by the dead — ranging from a piano to friendship bracelets to VHS tapes — Adam Tendler’s “Exit Strategy” displays nearly 100 such items contributed from the community … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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Our Monthly Tip: Preserve Meaningful Text Messages from a Loved One
How to save treasured communications, before or after someone's death
Our Tip of the Month After a loved one dies, one of the most acute pains is often the loss of direct communication with them. If you have the foresight to preserve meaningful text messages, reading prior communications can help … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
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