Category Archives: Something Special

Graveyards have long provided a place to keep, honor and mourn the dead. Yet they also serve a secondary purpose: supporting biodiversity. A recent study of 199 graveyards in the agricultural landscape of northern China, published in the journal Nature, … Continue reading →

  The National Academies of Science, Engineering and Medicine have published a report showing that the death rates of younger and middle-aged Americans have increased since 1990. In spite of continuing medical advances, life expectancy for this group was seen … Continue reading →

More Americans are choosing cremation over traditional burial — and many are finding unique methods to dispose of the ashes. Some hope to have them painted or printed onto canvas; pressed into a vinyl record; or one day, even sent … Continue reading →

2020 was a strange year for all of us and a difficult year for most. For some, it was more difficult than others. Since the initial outbreak of COVID-19, over 2.46 million people have succumbed to the illness, over 500,000 … Continue reading →

Health care workers were prioritized in the first COVID-19 vaccine rollout back in December, with thousands of doses administered to those who work in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. Meanwhile, many family caregivers — those who care for … Continue reading →

With vaccinations rolling out swiftly across the country, a post-pandemic world is finally starting to look possible. However, many experts warn that the end of COVID-19 won’t necessarily spell a return to normalcy. In fact, some organizations in the U.S. … Continue reading →