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Category Archives: Professional Advice
What is Elder Abuse Law? An Interview with Kathryn A. Stebner, Part One
An attorney explains her law firm’s elder abuse specialties and her personal approach to handling cases
Today SevenPonds speaks with Kathryn A. Stebner, Principal and Attorney at Law of Stebner and Associates. Based in San Francisco, Stebner received her B.A. in Political Science from University of Oregon in 1982 and her J.D. from University of San … Continue reading
Can I Send Ashes to Space? An Interview with Thomas Civeit
How we can memorialize our family members as a beautiful blazing shooting star
Today SevenPonds speaks with Thomas Civeit, Founder and CEO of Elysium Space, an online and APP service company that provides families the opportunity to have their loved ones’ cremation ashes memorialized in space. Thomas is a space engineer, whose experience … Continue reading
What Happened When an Assisted Living Facility Was Abandoned with Residents Still There? An interview with Miles Maker
A true story that broke our hearts becomes a film "If We Left"
Today SevenPonds speaks with Miles Maker, both an Executive and Creative Producer for an (in process) film titled “If We Left.” The film is based on a true story that has received much national coverage. Valley Springs Manor, an assisted … Continue reading
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Tagged “Residential Care for the Elderly Reform Act of 2014”, Assisted living, assisted living facility in Northern California’s San Mateo County, heart Breaking Senior Care Story, If We Left, Interviews, Maurice Rowland, Miguel Alvarez, Miles Maker Film If We Left, senior care
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Can Ayahuasca Heal Grief? An Interview with Dercas Nidra
Dercas Nidra's groups lead the way in tea-based healing
We spoke with Dercas Nidra (his name has been changed to protect his identity). He is a licensed social worker and yoga instructor from San Francisco who leads monthly ayahuasca sessions to help people through grief. Ayahuasca is a tea … Continue reading
What are Burial Shrouds? An Interview with Kate Hoover
Kate Hoover of Vale Shrouds talks about what inspired her to start her shroud-making business and what the shroud-making process entails
Today SevenPonds speaks with Kate Hoover, the founder of Vale Shrouds. Based in Brooklyn, NY, Kate studied sociology at Barnard College and fashion design at Parsons School of Design. She has worked in the garment and publishing industries in various design … Continue reading
How Do Caregivers Enjoy Time with Alzheimer’s Patients? An Interview with Patricia Ris, Part Two
Patricia Ris of Memory Care Cafe talks about how to ease the burden for Alzheimer's caregivers
Today we speak with Patricia Ris, the program director of Memory Care Cafe. Her San Francisco-based program teaches people with Alzheimer’s how to stay involved in their communities and maintain an active lifestyle. The group focuses on people in the … Continue reading
