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Category Archives: Something Special
African American Revolutionary War Veteran James Robinson To Be Honored In Special Ceremony
He will receive military honors 151 years after his death
Fans of military and American history will certainly enjoy this story. Pvt. James Robinson, a man born into slavery, will finally be properly honored for his military service 151 years after his death. The ceremony will take place June 22 … Continue reading
Facebook Learns to Deal with Grief
With the number of users who have died rising, Facebook is taking steps to be more responsive to the needs of friends and family left behind
Since its launch 15 years ago, Facebook has become a primary means of keeping in touch for friends and family in the digital age. It reminds us of birthdays and special events, makes it easy to organize groups, allows us … Continue reading
New Research on Physician-Assisted Death and Alzheimer’s Disease
Study shows 20 percent of people at high risk for the disease would consider ending their lives with a doctor's help
A recent study published in JAMA Neurology posed an interesting question: Would people who know they have a higher than normal risk of Alzheimer’s disease consider physician-assisted death? The study asked people who had recently been told they had elevated … Continue reading
On The 75th Anniversary of D-Day
"The Fallen 9000": Artists who stenciled 9,000 bodies on the beach
In honor of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, we repost an emotional collaborative art installation from almost six years ago that is still in our hearts. On June 6th, 1944, the Allies attacked German forces on the shores of Normandy, … Continue reading
Loneliness May Be Shortening the Lives of LGBTQs
Isolated LGBTQs are at even greater risk than other lonely seniors
The older we get, the more likely we are to find ourselves living alone. According to a 2014 U.S. Census Bureau report, 11 million, or 28 percent of people aged 65 and older, lived alone at the time of the census. The AARP … Continue reading
Generic Drug Makers in Legal Trouble
A new lawsuit filed by 44 states alleges a conspiracy to fix prices and illegally allocate markets
Healthcare in the United States is expensive, and it’s getting more expensive all the time. Overall, the cost of healthcare has jumped almost 25 percent since 2007, and much of this increase is due to the rising cost of prescription … Continue reading
