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Author Archives: Mitch Lobrovich (Blog Writer) SevenPonds
Death Doulas Are Gaining in Popularity
These death “midwives” ease clients through the process of dying and grieving
Death doulas offer emotional and practical support to both the dying and their loved ones. Credit: Alexander Grey The title “death doula” may still be a novel term for many people. But these death midwives, as they are sometimes described, … Continue reading
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Rutgers Health Study May Improve End-of-Life Care
Medicare data analysis finds that people typically follow one of nine paths
A recent Rutgers Health study could lay the foundation for improvements in end-of-life care by identifying the nine paths that most Americans follow in the last three years of their lives.
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Forest Bathing Eases Grief by Soaking in Nature
Mindfulness and a leisurely pace are key elements of the practice
A hike through the woods is soothing for a grieving heart, but the practice of “forest bathing” can raise the therapeutic benefits to another level.
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“Visiting Hours” by Ed Sheeran
A heartfelt ballad that may resonate with anyone who has lost a close friend
There are relationships that we have with friends and mentors that we simply don’t want to end, and Ed Sheeran’s “Visiting Hours” poignantly expresses the longing to have more time with someone close to our heart.
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“Thank You for Loving Me” Examines Gratitude in Palliative Care
Letters between family members express a range of things to be grateful for
It’s widely understood that maintaining a sense of gratitude benefits patients in palliative care. But a series of letters and interviews in the study “Thank You for Loving Me” has provided greater insight into what gratitude means to patients and relatives, … Continue reading
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Dealing With the Hidden Stress of Being a Funeral Director
An interview with Kim Zavrotny, U.S. Director of Funeral Professionals Peer Support
Kim Zavrotny has seen a lot of changes in the funeral business in her 32-year career, some of which have made the work more challenging. She’s currently a Senior Funeral Director with McComas Family Funeral Homes in Abingdon, Maryland, a … Continue reading
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