Category Archives: Something Special

Spousal caregivers are largely fending for themselves, according to a new study published in the June issue of Health Affairs. The study concludes that the focus of serious-illness care should ideally “expand from the patient to the family unit.” Caregiving … Continue reading →

“It’s strange…that you have to get to this stage to appreciate it,” said Jeffery Beale, 60. Beale was diagnosed with terminal esophageal cancer this past May. He’s taken this sad news and flipped it into something positive, deciding to beautify … Continue reading →

Mental health professionals are increasingly encountering a phenomenon known as “climate grief” or “eco-anxiety.” These and other similar terms refer to the depression, mourning and overwhelm resulting from global warming and its effects on our planet. A March 2019 Gallup … Continue reading →

Fans of celebrities are often as obsessed with how the rich and the famous grieve as they are with their ultra-lifestyles. The difference is that while the VIPs’ day-to-day extravagances remain out of reach for the average onlooker their struggles … Continue reading →

For the past several months, the U.S. has seen a surge in hospital admissions of young people with unexplained respiratory symptoms ranging from chest pain and shortness of breath to frank respiratory failure. As of Sept. 6, 2019, over 450 … Continue reading →

After death, one of the issues that arises is what to do with assets left behind by the person who died. Now, in the age of data, technology and social media, many people are concerned with what happens to their … Continue reading →