Tag Archives: chronic illness

What Does It Mean to Be Terminally Ill?

A new perspective on terminal illness
Posted on December 7, 2015 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Each month Kathleen Clohessy offers a new perspective on living with a terminal illness. With 25 years experience caring for families and children facing life-threatening illness, she uses her extensive personal knowledge and expertise to enlighten our readers regarding the challenges … Continue reading →

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Predicting Parkinson’s?

Oxford scientists say a new “resting state fMRI” scan can detect onset of Parkinson’s
Posted on June 16, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

An Oxford study in last week’s Neurology brings new hope to the prospect of detecting Parkinson’s disease in its earliest stages. Currently, the disorder has no cure, remaining one of the most painful chronic illnesses due to its gradually degenerative … Continue reading →

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Truth & Beauty by Ann Patchett

A remarkable story about friendship, love, life, and death
Posted on January 25, 2013 by Katie Ryan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

I rarely make it through an entire book without leaving a few notes and dog-earing a couple pages, but by the end of Truth & Beauty, I was surprised to find every page unmarked and unbent.  I picked up the … Continue reading →

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