Author Archives: Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Smile” by Nat King Cole

A solemn song about hopeful tomorrows
Posted on March 21, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Although the song, “Smile” may not seem like one well-suited for a funeral or memorial, its sentimental overtones convey both sorrow and hope. First released by Nat King Cole on the album “Ballads of the Day,” the song encourages us … Continue reading →

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SevenPonds Attends the 2023 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying

Clinicians advocate, educate and ruminate on terminally ill patients’ right to die
Posted on March 10, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

SevenPonds was present at The 2023 National Clinicians Conference on Medical Aid in Dying to provide our readers with an inside look at the changing medical landscape of this growing field. We learned about clinical aid-in-dying advancements alongside the 480 … Continue reading →

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Hyakutukiin in Shumyo Temple by Love Architecture

A sacred burial nexus of Japanese culture
Posted on February 21, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The fusion of Japanese burial traditions and modern city space is captured in the creative design behind Hyakutukiin in Shumyo Temple by Love Architecture. The design features a large-scale ossuary; an indoor chamber used to store bones of the dead. … Continue reading →

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“A Song for Mama” by Boyz II Men

A sweet and soulful serenade to mothers everywhere
Posted on February 17, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

For fans of the contemporary R&B group Boyz II Men, “A Song for Mama” is a sentimental favorite. This ’90s megahit is an open-hearted expression of gratitude for mothers that resonates deeply for many sons and daughters. You can feel … Continue reading →

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End-of-Life PTSD is More Common Than You Think

Hospice social worker, Scott Janssen, offers advice on how to ease a loved one's pain
Posted on January 17, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Scott Janssen, MA, MSW, LCSW is a social worker with the University of North Carolina Hospice and a member of the National Hospice and Palliative Care Organization’s Trauma-Informed Care Work Group. Janssen’s articles have been published in dozens of media outlets … Continue reading →

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Diagnosing Alzheimer’s Disease Before It Strikes

New blood test holds promise
Posted on January 2, 2023 by Dana Watson (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most difficult challenges for the medical community. At this time, a diagnosis is not definitively confirmed until an autopsy of the brain can be performed. A few blood tests have slowly been making … Continue reading →

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