Author Archives: Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

“Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy” by Sheryl Sandberg and Adam Grant

After losing her husband, one woman finds ways to boost resilience
Posted on August 14, 2020 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Sheryl Sandberg had been married to her husband, Dave Goldberg, for eleven years when he collapsed during a vacation to Mexico in 2015 and died from a cardiac arrhythmia. Her book, “Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience and Finding Joy,” … Continue reading →

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Study Finds Hearing Remains Active Close to Death

New research shows brain activity in unresponsive patients exposed to sound
Posted on August 3, 2020 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Many people become unresponsive in the hours before death, but does that mean they can’t hear? Researchers at the University of British Columbia set out to answer this question by studying the brain activity of nine hospice patients as compared … Continue reading →

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“Perfect Way to Die” by Alicia Keys

R&B singer channels grief of Black mothers who've lost children to police violence
Posted on July 28, 2020 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

  In “Perfect Way to Die,” classically trained pianist and award-winning songwriter Alicia Keys laments the culture of police violence responsible for killing young Black men and women around the country. The video, which debuted at the BET Awards on … Continue reading →

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U.S. Seniors Report Happiness Increases With Age

New data backs science that older adults experience greater emotional wellbeing
Posted on July 24, 2020 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The media often portrays elderly Americans as lonely, struggling or even angry — consider the “grumpy old man” stereotype. Yet a recent survey has found that seniors experience more happiness, confirming that old age does not equal misery. The analysis … Continue reading →

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When Death Brings Life: Organ Donation Explained

An interview with John Lilley, VP of organ operations at Donor Network West
Posted on July 15, 2020 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

John Lilley never expected to work in organ donation. After leaving active duty as a U.S. Air Force paramedic-firefighter in 2001, he’d hoped to find a similar role as a civilian. But then he interviewed for a position as a … Continue reading →

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Senior Living Models Hard-Hit by COVID-19 Could Inspire Change

More than 40 percent of national deaths have occurred in long-term care facilities
Posted on July 10, 2020 by Rachel Jones (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

At the best of times, Americans have grappled with the downsides of traditional senior living models, including high price tags, loss of privacy and independence, and a reduced quality of life. Now, the COVID-19 pandemic has raised another serious concern: … Continue reading →

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