Category Archives: Something Special

The COVID-19 pandemic has complicated nearly every part of life, including funerals, burials, and other memorial services. Prepaying for funeral services has benefits and drawbacks, but over the years it has increased in popularity as more people try to plan … Continue reading →

For some, it starts with communication problems; for others, it’s forgetfulness. When a friend learns their spouse has dementia, they find themselves at the beginning of a long and often harrowing journey — one characterized by grief, loss, isolation and … Continue reading →

For days, Chrissy Teigen kept more than 45 million Instagram and Twitter followers worldwide apprised of complications in the pregnancy of her third child.  The model and TV personality shared scenes from a hospital stay — a worrisome blood clot, … Continue reading →

More seniors are choosing to age in place — often becoming unwitting members of Naturally Occurring Retirement Communities. Meanwhile, others deliberately move to join such communities, where they can feel more supported in their elder years, while younger residents leave. … Continue reading →

It’s well-known that COVID-19 has impacted the availability of medical services throughout the country. In regions hard-hit by the virus, hospitals and clinics are overwhelmed with new cases, and patients with less urgent medical conditions are often turned away. However, … Continue reading →

Psilocybin, the main component of psychedelic mushrooms, is gaining recognition all around the world for its medicinal and therapeutic properties. Once considered a recreational drug or used as part of shamanic rituals (dating back as far as 3500 BC), the … Continue reading →