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Author Archives: Celeste Willis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Can AI Be the Future of Healthcare?
AI displays a great deal of knowledge and better bedside manners than actual doctors
With the ever-growing complexity of healthcare, it seems only natural that some aspects of doctor-patient communications will be farmed out. In the 21st century, delegating tasks often means adopting new technology, such as the AI bot ChatGPT, to do the … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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Our Monthly Tip: Display Your Loved One’s Life Through a Hanging Photo Collage
DIY ahead of time, and allow guests to add their own items
Our Monthly Tip Most memorial services feature two important areas: photos of the loved one and a sign-in book. This hanging photo collage could combine the two. With just a few items, you can create this lovely hanging feature and … Continue reading
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“In Lieu of Flowers” by Shawna Lemay
A poem discusses alternatives to sending flowers to the bereaved
Although I love flowers very much, I won’t see them when I’m gone. So in lieu of flowers: Buy a book of poetry written by someone still alive, sit outside with a cup of tea, a glass of wine, and … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a Unique Handmade Candle for Your Grieving Friend
Invite them to light the candle each time they think of their loved one
Our Monthly Tip: Lighting candles serves a variety of functions. Some people light them to fragrance their home while others simply enjoy watching the flickering flame. Burning candles can also become a ritualistic habit, giving people something to do while … Continue reading
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“Bright Lights, Big City” by Jay McInerney
A young man navigates addiction, ambition, divorce and grief in this seminal novel from the 1980s
Published in 1984, Jay McInerney’s novel, ‘Bright Lights, Big City‘, remains one of the sharpest, funniest portraits of life in Manhattan during the 1980s. McInerney’s hero is nameless, telling his story in the rare second person point of view. The … Continue reading
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Our Monthly Tip: Create a S’mores Basket for Your Grieving Friend
Spending time outside talking with a grieving friend can be a meaningful summertime experience
Our Monthly Tip: The tradition of humans sitting around glowing embers, warming themselves and sharing stories, has been present since the advent of fire. Gathering with a friend or two to talk and open your heart to one another can … Continue reading
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