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Our Annual Seven Holiday Gifts for Someone Who Is Grieving, 2024 Edition: Gracious gifts that spread love and beauty -
“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska: An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead: A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life
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Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Parkour, Older Adults and “Falling Better”
The acrobatic sport could be beneficial for people as they age
The sport and training method known as parkour is generally considered to be a young person’s endeavor. However, it is being touted as a new method to potentially teach older citizens how to fall “better” in order to prevent injuries … Continue reading
“Gifts of time and love are surely the basic ingredients of a truly merry Christmas.”
- Peg Bracken
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged A Right of Passage, Christmas, Christmas Quotes, Family, Gift, Love, Peg Bracken, Xmas
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“The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together” by Barbara Klutinis
A film that shows how Alzheimer's affects the patient and their spouse, particularly when the spouse is the primary caregiver
“The Sum Total of Our Memory: Facing Alzheimer’s Together” is a 2014 documentary directed by Barbara Klutinis. It tells the stories of three couples and their journeys navigating the tough road of Alzheimer’s disease. The film focuses on the … Continue reading
Neck Scan Could Predict Dementia 10 Years Prior To Symptom Onset
Researchers from University College London released their findings at the American Heart Association's scientific conference last month
A quick neck scan that analyzes the strength of a person’s blood vessels could help predict their risk of developing dementia 10 years before the onset of symptoms, according to a new study. Researchers from University College London studied roughly 3,200 … Continue reading
What Is the California State University Institute for Palliative Care?
An interview with Jennifer Ballentine, Executive Director of the CSU Institute for Palliative Care, Part One
Jennifer Ballentine is the Executive Director of the California State University Institute for Palliative Care. The Institute primarily teaches healthcare professionals about palliative care and the nuances of the field. The main Institute is hosted by CSU San Marcos, with … Continue reading
