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Author Archives: Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds
No One Dies Alone at University of Utah Hospital
Volunteers ensure that dying patients have company at the end
To soothe those close to death, the University of Utah Hospital has a No One Dies Alone (NODA) program to ensure all its patients die with at least a friendly acquaintance nearby. No one should die alone, waiting out their last moments … Continue reading
A Heartfelt Message from SevenPonds
Always keep your loved ones in your heart
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Flower hearts, Haiku, Handmade hearts, Heart wreath, Memorial haiku
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American Children Die More Often than Kids in Other Developed Nations
A recent study shows infants and teens are at greatest risk
A study published in the journal Health Affairs in January shows that children in the United States are 70 percent more likely to die before reaching adulthood than those in 19 other developed nations. Researchers estimate that, between 1960 and 2010, … Continue reading
How Do Bereaved Parents Contribute to Pediatric Palliative Care?
An interview with Dr. Justin Baker, Director of the Pediatric Palliative Care and Quality of Life Service at St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, Part Two
Today SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Justin Baker, M.D., Faculty Chief of the Division of Quality of Life and Palliative Care at St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Originally trained as a pediatric oncologist, Dr. Baker later transitioned to … Continue reading
Are Dementia Patients Being Drugged to Death?
Dangerous drugs are being used far too often, according to a CNN report
Dementia causes many troublesome and difficult to manage symptoms. In addition to memory loss, confusion and difficulty concentrating, many dementia patients exhibit challenging behaviors, such as depression, irritability, agitation and wandering. In some patients, these are accompanied by symptoms of … Continue reading
