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Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“I Grieve” by Peter Gabriel
Cathartic tune both mourns the dead and celebrates the ongoing nature of life
Peter Gabriel is not one to shy away from difficult emotions. His 1998 song, “I Grieve,” walks the listener through some of the various stages of grief — beginning with denial. A mournful, evenly paced dirge gives way to the … Continue reading
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Psychedelics Gaining Traction as Potential Grief Therapy
Prince Harry used psychedelics to deal with the loss of his mother in childhood
Researchers have increasingly been exploring the use of psychedelics for anxiety at end of life — as well as to treat alcohol and drug disorders, depression, and PTSD. Now, the hallucinogenic substances have once again made headlines, thanks to Prince … Continue reading
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Drink Up! Research Links Healthy Aging to Hydration
Better hydration is one way to support longevity and prevent chronic disease
While most people are aware of the standard recommendation to drink eight glasses of water per day, new research from the National Institute of Health suggests that adequate hydration can help to prevent chronic illness and extend one’s lifespan.
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“I’ll Be the Water: A Story of a Grandparent’s Love” by Alec Aspinwall
A beautiful illustration of the transcendent bond between child and grandparent
“I’ll Be the Water” tells the story of a grandfather’s aging and dying through the eyes of a young boy named Joshua. The two of them engage in numerous adventures together — eating peanut butter-and-banana sandwiches, toasting with ice cream … Continue reading
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Senior Deaths from Drug and Alcohol Abuse are Rising
Death rates from drug overdoses have more than tripled for those 65 and older in the past two decades
Two new reports from the Centers for Disease Control show that drug and alcohol abuse are having an increasingly deadly impact on seniors in the United States, similar to their effect on youth. In 2020, more than 5,000 people aged 65 … Continue reading
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How to Break the News that Someone Has Died
Tips for sensitively sharing a loved one’s death with others
“Where were you when you learned Princess Diana had died?” This seemingly innocuous question, common among those who were highschool-aged or older when the British royal princess died in 1997, points to something significant: When, and how, we break the … Continue reading
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