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“I don’t want to achieve immortality through my work; I want to achieve immortality through not dying”
-- Woody Allen
Related: “It would be very glamorous to be reincarnated as a great big ring on Liz Taylor’s finger” “He has kicked the bucket, hopped the twig, bit the dust, snuffed it, breathed his last and gone to meet the Great … Continue reading
Medical Bankruptcy in the U.S.
Recent findings reveal that unpaid medical bills may be the largest cause of the country’s financial bankruptcy
According to NerdWallet Health (a division of the price-comparison website), close to 2 million Americans will declare bankruptcy protection in this year due to not being able to pay their medical bill costs. It’s an alarming discovery that unveils health care … Continue reading
African Bushmen and the Trance Dance
A traditional dance of shaman healers enters the realm of "half-death"
The populations of the indigenous “Bushmen” of Southern Africa span across several countries, including South Africa, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Angola. The different indigenous cultures have rich artistic and ritualistic traditions, many of which continue to play an … Continue reading
Griefwalker by Tim Wilson
The documentary presents palliative care counselor Stephen Jenkinson and his end-of-life care wisdom
is a 2012 National Film Board of Canada documentary by director Tim Wilson. Filmed over a twelve-year period, the film chronicles Stephen Jenkinson’s work as a palliative care counselor, showcasing his perspectives on end-of-life care. The heart of the film … Continue reading
Hallmark Announces Cards for Terminal Illnesses
The greeting card powerhouse creates a collection to gift when someone is dying
Every year, Americans buy close to 7 billion cards to wish someone happy birthday, bon voyage, or any other number of congratulatory and sympathetic messages. And by 2014, Hallmark plans to launch one of their most ambitious collections yet: a … Continue reading
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Tagged Dealing with an Illness, Death, Death and Dying, Design, terminal illness
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