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Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
“Grief” by Barbara Crooker
An American poet evokes the pain of grief alongside the sorrow of letting go
Grief is a river you wade in until you get to the other side. But I am here, stuck in the middle, water parting around my ankles, moving downstream over the flat rocks. I’m not able to lift a foot, … Continue reading
Posted in The Next Chapter
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The World’s Oldest Person Has Died at 119
Kane Tanaka died in Japan on Tuesday, April 19
For the past three years, Japan’s Kane Tanaka held the title of the world’s oldest person. In early April, she became widely recognized as the second longest-lived person in known history, after Jeanne Calment, a French woman who reportedly died … Continue reading
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Ancient Europeans Likely Reopened Graves for Heirlooms
Researchers say community members, not robbers, claimed special belongings
Anyone who’s watched Indiana Jones or Lara Croft explore ancient cities to claim buried treasure won’t blink twice at the concept of a grave robber. After all, what else would motivate others to dig up the dead, ransack their tombs, … Continue reading
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“How We Die” by Sherwin Nuland
After winning a National Book Award in 1994, Nuland’s groundbreaking treatise on death still holds weight today
Sherwin Nuland, an accomplished surgeon, wrote “How We Die: Reflections on Life’s Final Chapter” in an effort to reveal the grim realities surrounding death; the fact that “by and large, dying is a messy business.” He was motivated to do … Continue reading
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Heart Disease, Stroke and Alcohol-Related Death Toll Spiked During COVID-19
New research shows the pandemic is contributing to deaths from other causes
As the COVID-19 death toll in the U.S. nears 1 million, research is beginning to illuminate the manner in which the pandemic has contributed to a rising death rate from other causes, including heart disease, stroke and alcohol. While non-pandemic … Continue reading
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Young and Grieving: The Key to Supporting Bereaved Children
Michaeleen Burns of Judi’s House explains how individuals, communities and governments can better care for millions of bereaved children and caregivers
Child and family psychologist Michaeleen (Micki) Burns can relate to bereaved children. She was first drawn to the field because she was inspired by her parents to give back. Her father was a school teacher and her mother raised eight … Continue reading
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