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Neil deGrasse Tyson Prompts Ruminations on Life & Death:
The famed astrophysicist celebrates the precious nature of human existence -
“I Will Remember You” by Sarah McLachlan:
A timeless classic that provides emotional release for those mourning a loved one -
Greenland Sharks May Offer Clues to Extending Human Lifespans:
New data on longest-living vertebrate could provide insight into our own genetic repair
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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
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
“Intoxicated By My Illness” by Anatole Broyard
One writer's meditations following a cancer diagnosis
“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
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
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
“Airplanes” by Local Natives
The song is dedicated to one band member's grandfather
“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