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How to Comfort A Dying Loved One: End-of-life expert Dr. Marianne Matzo explains some simple ways to offer solace
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Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Shade” by N. Scott Momaday
How memories of our loved ones elude time and space
You are present in the past And appear in memory, A braid of smoke, a vapor, And silence is your substance. You are nothing, Yet you are. You wend along the way To a perfect destiny On a whisper of … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
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“Grief can be the garden of compassion. If you keep your heart open through everything, your pain can become your greatest ally in your life’s search for love and wisdom.”
- Rumi
Posted in A Rite of Passage
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Spirituality Aids in Post-Traumatic Growth, Study Finds
Finding meaning in traumatic experiences reduces distress and aids personal growth
As being “trauma-informed” becomes increasingly recognized as essential to addressing mental and physical health issues in both ourselves and others, new research sheds light on how different approaches to trauma can help or harm us. A recent study from researchers … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
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“Crying is Like the Rain” by Heather Hawk Feinberg, Illustrated by Chamisa Kellogg
Comforting children’s book reminds us that feelings come and go, like the weather
“Crying is Like the Rain: A Story of Mindfulness and Feelings” is a sweet, simple look at the manner in which feelings arise and disappear, like clouds, thunderstorms — or even earthquakes and tidal waves. Yet the seemingly inane nature … Continue reading
Posted in Lending Insight
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“Elder Index” Measures Widespread Poverty for Older Americans
The newly formed Equity in Aging Collaborative promotes the tool to measure the true cost of living for aging adults
With U.S. housing prices soaring and annual inflation above 9% — not to mention the widespread economic fallout of a multi-year global pandemic — many individuals are struggling to make ends meet. But as the Elder Index reveals, one group … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
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“The Artists’ Grief Deck” Explores Love and Loss
Beautiful artistry offers a means of connection for those who are grieving
While an abundance of card decks have been designed to divine the future, transmit messages from oracles, or offer inspiration, fewer have been devoted to processing grief. Fortunately, a slew of artists and caregivers have collaborated to create “The Artists’ Grief … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
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