Author Archives: Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Virtual Reality Could Help Diagnose Early Stages of Alzheimer’s Disease

The VR test developed by researchers could spot early Alzheimer's disease more efficiently than "gold standard" cognitive tests currently in use
Posted on June 10, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Advancements in technology have been proven to work wonders in the healthy aging realm, particularly for dementia patients. Here at SevenPonds, we’ve covered how virtual reality (VR) specifically can benefit both people with dementia and terminal illness. And now, a … Continue reading →

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“Intoxicated By My Illness” by Anatole Broyard

One writer's meditations following a cancer diagnosis
Posted on June 7, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Intoxicated By My Illness” is a collection of essays by Anatole Broyard. They all focus on an aspect of either death or serious illness. Broyard wrote three of the essays included during the final 14 months of his life after … Continue reading →

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The Exploitation Of Workers In Board-and-Care Homes

Oftentimes caregivers in these facilities are immigrants, paid far less than the federal minimum wage and face hostile work environments
Posted on May 29, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Board-and-care homes are facilities for elderly people that tend to be cheaper than the average nursing home. These lodgings are former privately owned residences that have been refurbished as care facilities. Oftentimes the staff at these board-and-care homes are comprised … Continue reading →

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Can I Get Buried On My Private Property In California?

An interview with attorney Barry Vogel, Part Two
Posted on May 25, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Barry Vogel is an attorney who had his own practice in Ukiah, California, for over 40 years. He mainly worked to protect clients’ personal rights and social justice rights. He’s worked on cases regarding the constitutional right to be buried … Continue reading →

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What Is the Legality of Home Burials In California?

An interview with attorney Barry Vogel, Part One
Posted on May 18, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Barry Vogel is an attorney who had his own practice in Ukiah, California, for over 40 years. He mainly worked to protect clients’ personal rights and social justice rights. He’s worked on cases regarding the constitutional right to be buried … Continue reading →

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“Airplanes” by Local Natives

The song is dedicated to one band member's grandfather
Posted on May 14, 2019 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Airplanes” by indie rock band Local Natives describes one band member’s feelings regarding his grandfather who died when the musician was a young boy. A bit of research reveals that the song is about keyboardist Kelcey Ayer’s grandfather. The lyrics … Continue reading →

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