Category Archives: Something Special

It used to be that only people who could afford it would hire in-home care for their loved one. Now, even if they can afford it, it is very difficult to find a reliable in-home caregiver. Agencies that provide paid … Continue reading →

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 →

Ruby Kate Chitsey is not your typical teenager. At 14, she has already created Three Wishes for Ruby’s Residents, a charity that provides elderly nursing home residents with simple gifts to stave off loneliness and isolation. Having already raised $400,000 … Continue reading →

The first person to undergo human composting in Colorado has been laid to rest. The individual, whose name has not been released, underwent a process known as “natural reduction” at The Natural Funeral in Lafayette soon after Gov. Jared Polis … Continue reading →

Among the many palliative resources available, a hospital in France has incorporated an unusual one: a red wine bar. Since 2014, Clermont-Ferrand University Hospital (CHU), a public medical facility located in south-central France, has served red wine to its palliative … Continue reading →

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 →