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Life Itself by Steve James
This stunning documentary follows the life and death of film critic Roger Ebert
Good films show us who a character really is deep down at the core; great films show us who we are deep down at our own core. Life Itself is one of those great films. Roger Ebert spent years of … Continue reading
Rural China’s Erotic Funeral Dancers
How globalism and economics influenced Chinese funeral traditions
Hiring professional mourners is a common practice in many parts of the world, especially in rural China. Yet one mourning practice has inspired a country-wide crackdown. In recent years, some families in China have hired exotic dancers to perform at … Continue reading
How Do Caregivers Enjoy Time with Alzheimer’s Patients? An Interview with Patricia Ris, Part Two
Patricia Ris of Memory Care Cafe talks about how to ease the burden for Alzheimer's caregivers
Today we speak with Patricia Ris, the program director of Memory Care Cafe. Her San Francisco-based program teaches people with Alzheimer’s how to stay involved in their communities and maintain an active lifestyle. The group focuses on people in the … Continue reading
Bottling the Essence of Your Loved One
One company tries to capture the scent of your loved one who died to create a one-of-a-kind perfume
Scent is a powerful thing. Studies have shown that smell and memory are more closely connected than any of the other four senses. What if you could hold the smell of your loved one in a bottle forever? One French … Continue reading
How Do You Stay Active with Alzheimer’s? An Interview with Patricia Ris, Part One
Patricia Ris of Memory Care Cafe talks about how to stay healthy while you are in the early stages of this disease
Today SevenPonds speaks with Patricia Ris, the program director and founder of Memory Care Cafe. Her San Francisco-based program teaches people with Alzheimer’s how to stay involved in their communities and maintain an active lifestyle. The group focuses on people … Continue reading
