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“Briefly Perfectly Human” by Alua Arthur: A death doula explores what it means to live life authentically while facing mortality -
Neil deGrasse Tyson Prompts Ruminations on Life & Death in New Year: The famed astrophysicist celebrates the precious nature of human existence -
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan: A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one
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Author Archives: Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
”The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing,” Edited by Kevin Young
A collection of powerful poems focused about loss and healing from loss
“The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing” is a collection of 150 poems on the heartbreaking, confusing, universal and inevitable experience of mourning, compiled by American poet and Emory University professor Kevin Young. It is a rarity in … Continue reading
The Incidence of Dementia in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
A new study looks at dementia incidence between six racial and ethnic groups over a period of 14 years
The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011, is a multi-pronged effort to address the many challenges facing people with Alzheimer’s disease. The goals of NAPA are: to improve early diagnosis and the coordination … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Designating Beneficiaries To Take Care Of Your Assets
Plan ahead for the distribution of your assets after your death
Our Tip of The Week: Most retirement plans, annuities and life insurance policies let you designate beneficiaries who will take control of your assets after you’re gone. By designating beneficiaries, your estate will not have to go through probate — … Continue reading
“You were born a child of light’s wonderful secret— you return to the beauty you have always been.”
- Aberjhani
Our Weekly Tip: Water-Soluble and Eco-Friendly Urns for Cremated Ashes
The environmentally friendly option for water scattering and burial of your loved one's cremains
Our Tip of the Week: If you’d like to do a water scattering or burial of your loved one’s ashes, there are a number of water-soluble and eco-friendly cremation urns available. Rather than actually having to pour out the remains, … Continue reading
