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“Other Side” Documents Woman’s Fight To Die As She Wishes: Film paints intimate portrait of an activist and her family as she wins rights for herself and others -
The Other Death in the Family: Innovations in eco-friendly pet burials offer multiple options for mixed-species households -
Having an Estate Plan Is Essential – So Is Discussing It With Your Children: Being open about your intentions helps maintain family harmony and a smooth transfer of assets
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Author Archives: Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
How Do We Improve Communication About Palliative Care?
An interview with palliative care physician Dr. Steven Pantilat, Part One
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
A Decrease in Life Expectancy Could Impact Pensions
With more Americans dying young, retirement benefits could change
Despite many medical advances in recent decades, American’s life expectancy is on the decline. Two studies by the National Center for Health Statistics found that more Americans are dying at younger ages (under the age of 65) than in the … Continue reading
“The Evening and the Morning and the Night” by Octavia Butler
Butler's novelette explores the isolation experienced by those who have terminal illnesses
What if researchers discovered a cure for cancer, but in the process, unwittingly triggered a deadly genetic disease? This is the premise behind “The Evening and the Morning and the Night,” a short science fiction story by Octavia Butler. Although the … Continue reading
A High-Fiber Diet Could Protect Your Colon From Infection
Researchers find a link between high-fiber diets and gastrointestinal health
Your doctor has probably already told you how important a high-fiber diet can be for your health. But now we have even more research supporting this claim. A group of researchers found that when microbes in our digestive tract don’t get … Continue reading
Our Monthly Tip: Hand Out Forget-Me-Not Memorial Seed Packets
Give guests a living, growing plant to remember their loved one
Our Tip of the Month Bringing freshly cut flowers to a funeral is customary, but these delicate plants usually wilt within just a few days. In lieu of flowers, consider bringing forget-me-not memorial seed packets instead. Unlike pre-cut flowers, seed … Continue reading
