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Author Archives: Juniper Quin (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
What is a Doctor’s Role in Advance Care Planning? An Interview with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD: Part One
A medical doctor discusses his passion for palliative and hospice care
Today SevenPonds chats with Dr. Karl Steinberg, MD. about his two-decade medical practice focusing on palliative and hospice care. Dr. Steinberg is the medical director of three nursing homes and Hospice by the Sea (since 1995). He currently sits on the … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged California Palliative Care, End-of-life care, End-of-Life Planning, geriatric care, Home care, Hospice, Nursing, Nursing home, Nursing home care, Palliative Care, Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner, Palliative Care Nursing Home, Palliative Medicine
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Traditional Scottish Farewell Song “The Parting Glass” Hits A Heart Note At Funerals
Toast a loved one goodbye with a sweet melody
The traditional Scottish farewell song “The Parting Glass” is best paired with a loved one’s favorite drink and some warm-hearted company. Before Robert Burns wrote “Auld Lang Syne” — a tune still greatly favored to say goodbye to the year … Continue reading
“Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End-of-Life Care” by Koshin Paley Ellison and Matt Weingast
Collection of essays and poetry resonate with patients, families, and helping professionals
“Awake at the Bedside: Contemplative Teachings on Palliative and End-of-Life Care” (Wisdom Publications, 2016) is a collection of poetry and essays edited by Koshin Paley Ellison and Matt Weingast, and graced with a foreword by His Holiness the Karmapa. Inspired … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
Tagged Buddhism, Chronic (medicine), Contemplating Death, Contemplative care, Contemplative Caregiving, Contemplative practice, End-of-life care, Gautama Buddha, Health care provider, Hospice, Koshin Paley Ellison, Matt Weingast, New York Zen Center for Contemplative Care, Palliative Care, Zen
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Nele Azevedo’s “Minimum Monument” Has Massive Impact
Brazilian artist's melting people resonate across the globe
Since 2005, Brazilian artist Nele Azevedo has been creating installation works in public spaces involving 20 centimeter tall human figures that are left to melt in the sun. These installations comprise the Minimum Monument project. While Azevedo began her exploration … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Remember Your Loved One With Their Favorite Food
Connect to shared moments with a belly-and-soul-nourishing meditation
Our Tip of the Week: We often connect with our loved ones over necessary, daily things such as food. Sharing a meal together is one of the oldest and most profound ways of bonding, because it creates the space for … Continue reading
