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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How Can Caregivers Support Patients Without Suffering Themselves? An Interview with Judy Long
A hospital chaplain discusses how to both protect and open our hearts to loved ones
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Judy Long, an educator and chaplain at UCSF Medical Center in San Francisco. In her role as a chaplain, she communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians and nurses to find the best possible care plan. Judy … Continue reading
”For the Love of Spock” by Adam Nimoy
A son explores the life and death of his famous father, Leonard Nimoy
Adam Limoy’s moving documentary about his father, actor Leonard Nimoy, is as much about Adam as it is about Leonard. And this is by no means a bad thing. It offers the audience a rare glimpse into the lesser-known, messier … Continue reading
People with Developmental Disabilities Have Few Options When Caretakers Die
Many states lack the resources to help family caretakers
In the United States, most people who have serious developmental disabilities receive care from their loved ones at home. But when a caretaker dies, they often have no one to care for them. They typically go to an institution, where … Continue reading
“They say you die twice. One time when you stop breathing and a second time, a bit later on, when somebody says your name for the last time.”
- Banksy
Posted in A Rite of Passage
Tagged Artist Quotes, Banksy, Banksy Quotes, Memorial, Memory, Name, Quotes about Death, Quotes about Life, Quotes about Memory
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“The Unforgetting” Explores the Evolution of Grief
Artist Peter Watkins makes evolving photos and installations following his mother's suicide
An artist confronting grief has the almost insurmountable task of expressing deep, complex feelings to complete strangers. This is especially true for an artist dealing with the death of a parent. It is even more so when the death was … Continue reading
“Memphis Skyline” by Rufus Wainwright
A beautiful memorial song dedicated to Jeff Buckley
Envy and deep respect are in perfect harmony in Rufus Wainwright‘s touching tribute song, “Memphis Skyline.” As a longtime fan of the late singer Jeff Buckley, Wainwright penned the tune to honor Buckley’s unexpected death at a young age. Today, it … Continue reading
