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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
Can You Donate Unused Hospice Drugs?
Hospitals in California advocate for donor programs
When my grandmother was receiving hospice care after being diagnosed with advanced lung cancer, we had boxes and boxes of unopened medications piled knee-high in a closet. After she died, we asked her nurse what we could do with the medications. … Continue reading
How Can Health Advocates Help with End-of-Life Planning? An Interview with Ruth Linden, Ph.D.
A health advocate discusses how she gives her clients peace of mind
Dr. Linden works as the president of Tree of Life Health Advocates from her office in San Francisco. Her organization serves clients in the Bay Area, Monterey County and other areas of the country via phone or video chat. Learn … Continue reading
“Sometimes It Snows In April” Serves as a Haunting Reminder After Prince’s Death
Long before his death in April, the legend recorded a beautiful ballad about the brevity of life
On April 21, 2016, Prince was found dead near his home in Minneapolis. He was just 57 years old. The legendary singer and multi-instrumentalist left behind a massive catalog of songs, but by far one of the most haunting, and … Continue reading
“The Thing About Life is That One Day You’ll Be Dead” by David Shields
An author explores the meaning of life and death through data
At 97 years old, David Shields’ father was still a firecracker with a fierce sense of optimism. Shields simply couldn’t explain how a man of that age could retain such vigor for life, and he was determined to figure out … Continue reading
From Wedding to Hospice
One woman rethinks used wedding bouquets
Wedding bouquets are intricate and stunning, but when the ceremony is over, most of the flowers either wind up in a trash bin, or they’re left to wilt on someone’s kitchen counter for weeks. Floral designer Shawn Chamberlain wants to change … Continue reading
