Tag Archives: Aging

Pomegranates Helping Alzheimer’s

Research shows pomegranates calm brain inflammation for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's

According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, over 15.5 million people provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care to those suffering from the disease in 2013 alone. That adds up to over $200 billion of care – and doesn’t even tally … Continue reading

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Before It’s “Too Late”: Seniors Share Fears Before Death

The fears and regrets of the dying expressed through an honest photo series by Steve Rosenfield

Steve Rosenfield is the brains behind the “What I Be” project, which is known for highlighting teens as an exploration of human identity and expression. “It’s a way to tell your story the way you want it to be told,” … Continue reading

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With His Mother In A Retirement Home, Michael Spends His Last Night In His Childhood Home

I share the most beautiful Facebook essay I've ever read on aging, loss and unacknowledged grief

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Will 

Gerontechnology Solve the Problems of Aging in the 21st Century?

A new field of study looks at how technology can improve the lives of our elderly family and friends

Aging in the 21st century is a challenge that has never before been experienced by our elderly population due to the rapidly accelerating and unprecedented technological changes of modern generations. With difficulties such as decreased mobility, moving into an assisted … Continue reading

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What is the Best In-Home Care? An Interview with Qiu “Cho” Quanhong

Whether you're nearing death or living with a terminal illness, Compassionate Community Care believes the best in-home care requires awareness and independence

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Qui “Cho” Quanhong, the Executive Director of Compassionate Community Care (CCC). Since opening its doors in 2001, CCC has been serving San Francisco and the Bay Area with top-notch in-home care services. “There’s a kind of … Continue reading

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Calico Picks Up Steam: Cynthia Kenyon Joins Google ‘Anti-Death’ Project

UCSF geneticist Cynthia Kenyon joins Google’s new biotech company to explore death, aging, and end of life diseases.

This week, it was announced that high profile UCSF geneticist Cynthia Kenyan will be joining the new Google start-up “Calico.” Kenyan is renowned in the genetic research community for exploring anti-aging technology, and her addition to the Google team is … Continue reading

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