Category Archives: Something Special

On August 15, 1969, a concert billed as “An Aquarian Exposition: 3 Days of Peace & Music”, began on the 600-acre dairy farm of Max Yasgur, located in Bethel, New York, about 45 miles from the town of Woodstock. Featuring … Continue reading →

Americans are increasingly live-streaming funerals, bringing loved ones together in mourning. Today, many funeral homes and chapels will not only livestream a service, allowing guests to participate from a distance but will also post the content online. Many offer additional … Continue reading →

As of August 1, terminally ill adults who live in New Jersey can decide when it’s time to die. The Garden State’s New Jersey Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act passed in April despite Gov. Phil Murphy’s reservations … Continue reading →

Some people avoid reading obituary notices like the plague. Others turn to them first thing every morning, a cup of coffee in one hand, newspaper or tablet in the other. No obit reader, however, expects to get a laugh out … Continue reading →

A recently released report from the Department of Health and Human Services Office of Inspector General found deficiencies in the care provided to many hospice patients in the United States. Many of these deficiencies were relatively minor, including issues such … Continue reading →

For several decades, scientists have studied the positive effects of creative endeavors on brain health, and a wealth of evidence now exists that links creativity and new learning with improved cognitive function and overall wellness. According to a first-of-its-kind national … Continue reading →