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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Sand Sculptures Capture A Grieving Widow’s Life
Artist collective Sand In Your Eye depicts wartime loss
Those aren’t tears. You just have sand in your eyes. This is the concept behind Sand In Your Eye, a group of artists who craft memorable and heartbreaking portraits out of unconventional materials. They build enormous sand portraits, carve pumpkins … Continue reading
Finding Alzheimer’s Drugs is Harder Than You Think
Here's why researchers struggle to find treatments for Alzheimer's
Alzheimer’s disease is a well-known disorder that affects 5.4 million Americans. Yet there are currently only four drugs available that treat its symptoms. Unlike cancer treatments, which are varied, plentiful and targeted to specific forms of the disease, Alzheimer’s drugs are … Continue reading
How to Age Alone in the Era of “Elder Orphans”
Fewer Baby Boomers have family and friends to rely on for care
An estimated 22 percent of Americans over the age of 65 are at risk of becoming “elder orphans,” according to a recent study. Elder orphans are individuals who don’t have younger family members, friends or spouses to rely on for … Continue reading
New Laws Loosen Restrictions on Food and Drinks Served in Funeral Homes
Lawmakers pass measures allowing families to eat during memorial services
For decades, it was illegal for funeral homes in most states to serve food of any kind on the property, even if families requested this service. At the time, lawmakers were concerned about the spread of food-borne illness, believing that … Continue reading
