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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)
What Is Geropsychology?
An interview with Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland, Part One
Today SevenPonds talks with Dr. Elizabeth Sutherland. Dr. Sutherland is a geropsychologist who practices in Sausalito, California. Geropsychology is a combination of geriatrics and traditional psychology. The needs, anxieties and causes of depression in older populations vary from those of … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
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New Alzheimer’s Blood Test Could Become Standard for Early Detection
A newly published study says the test can be up to 94 percent accurate
Researchers out of Washington University in St. Louis have developed a blood test that could accurately predict early Alzheimer’s brain changes before cognitive symptoms arise. The test measures the Alzheimer’s protein amyloid beta in the blood. The researchers report that … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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“As we grow older, our bodies get shorter and our anecdotes longer.”
- Robert Quillen
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
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“Gone Away” by The Offspring
The rock song recounts many aspects of a griever's world
The track “Gone Away” by American rock band The Offspring is one of their most popular hits. Lead singer Dexter Holland wrote the song after his then-girlfriend (the song was released in 1997) died in a car accident. It’s an … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
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“Passed and Present” by Allison Gilbert
A "how to" guide for actively remembering our loved ones
“Passed and Present” by Allison Gilbert is a wonderful book that offers creative and very memorable ways to remember our loved ones who have died. Gilbert termed her methods of remembering “Forget Me Nots.” Gilbert compiled the book because she … Continue reading
Government Studies Find Health Workers Still Not Reporting Potential Elder Abuse
Though reporting elder abuse is required by law, many health workers fail to notify the proper authorities of suspected abuse or neglect
It appears an alarming number of health care workers across the United States fail to report instances of potential elder abuse. The Office of Inspector General recently produced two reports that outline the scope of the problem. Since the OIG is … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Aging, Elder Abuse, Medicare, neglect, nursing facilities, Nursing home, Senior Citizens, Something special
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