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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“What Dreams May Come” by Vincent Ward
The movie explores how to cope with loss, offering fantasies of the afterlife
Few films are as imaginative and surreal as “What Dreams May Come.” From the very beginning, the film takes viewers through scene after scene of fantastic backdrops and warped, yet beautiful, landscapes. But beyond this stunning facade, the film has … Continue reading
YouTube Series “Molly’s Movement” Shows Us What Coping with Dementia Looks Like
Each week, a man films his mother's experiences with Lewy body dementia
Clinically speaking, Lewy body dementia, or LBD, is a brain disorder that impacts a person’s behavior, movement, memory and cognition, along with basic bodily functions like blood pressure and bladder control. But for Joey Daley, this sterile list of symptoms doesn’t … Continue reading
Brian Eno’s “The Quiet Room” Meshes Art with Wellness
Eno uses visual art and music to make hospital stays more relaxing for patients
The sterile setting of a hospital might be the last place you’d imagine seeing an immersive, experimental work of art by Brian Eno. But this is exactly where he wanted his music and visual art to reside. Brian Eno’s “The Quiet … Continue reading
How Can Palliative Care Improve Quality of Life?
An interview with palliative care physician Dr. Steven Pantilat, Part Two
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Dr. Steven Pantilat, a San Francisco-based healthcare professional with an expertise in palliative care. Dr. Pantilat teaches at UCSF, and consults with hospitals and other healthcare facilities on the best methods for improving communication about palliative … Continue reading
