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Author Archives: Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Shelves for Life
This multifunctional furniture design lasts more than a lifetime!
Designer William Warren has mastered the art of multifunctional design with the Shelves for Life, a self-initiated project to further explore ideas of built-in sentimentality in our possessions. The product is designed to encourage strong emotional relationships with our belongings … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Art, Casket, Coffin, Death, Design, Funeral, Furniture, Memorial, Shelves for Life, William Warren
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“If you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket than doing the eulogy.”
-Jerry Seinfeld
“According to most studies, people’s number one fear is public speaking. Number two is death. Death is number two! Does that sound right? This means to the average person, if you go to a funeral, you’re better off in the casket … Continue reading
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Comedy, Death, Fear, Humor, Jerry Seinfeld, Public speaking, Seinfeld
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Jewish Views and Customs at the End-of-life
A Jewish parable to consider throughout life
Why weren’t you Zusia? Once, the great Hassidic leader, Zusia, came to his followers. His eyes were red with tears, and his face was pale with fear. “Zusia, what’s the matter? You look frightened!”
What Does Medicare Cover?
Medicare at a Glance Infographic helps seniors understand complicated Medicare coverage
While Medicare coverage provides a vital lifeline to almost fifty million Americans, understanding how it works and what it covers confounds a number of us. Wanting to end the confusion and provide vital Medicare information in one place, ElderAuthority.com created … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged ElderAuthority, Healthcare, Infographic, Insurance, Medicare, News, Press Release
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Ellen Goodman Launches The Conversation Project
The grassroots campaign helps get the conversation started about your wishes for end-of-life care.
60% of people say that making sure their family is not burdened by tough end-of-life healthcare decisions is “extremely important”. 56% have not communicated their end-of-life wishes with anyone. To address these facts, former Pulitzer Prize-winning columnist Ellen Goodman has created The … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged ABC World News, Conversation Project, Ellen Goodman, End-of-life care, News, The Conversation
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Murder or Mercy Killing? An Extreme Case in End-of-Life Healthcare
A recent hospital shooting illustrates a controversial end-of-life issue.
Dominating national headlines last week was the news of an Ohio man accused of shooting to death his ailing wife in the hospital. The two had been married 45 years, and some say the shooting was part of a “death … Continue reading
