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“The art of losing isn’t hard to master; so many things seemed filled with the intent to be lost that their loss is no disaster”
- Elizabeth Bishop
Finding Peace When a Loved One Is Dying
The suffering of those left behind is very real, but there is comfort to be found in witnessing a good death
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
Posted in Dying Well
Tagged Death and Dying, Dying Process, ego, end-of-life, Family, Grief, Grief Loss and Bereavement, Loss of a Loved One, s, suffering and fear
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When the Curtain Falls: The Tragic Reality of Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer's disease presents unique challenges to patients and their families
Each month Kathleen Clohessy, R.N., offers a new perspective on living with a terminal illness. Kathleen comes to SevenPonds with 25 years of experience as a registered nurse caring for families and children facing life-threatening illness. She began her career in … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: Understanding the Role of Executor of a Will
The executor's roles and responsibilities
Our Tip of the Week: A will is a personal statement clarifying your intentions about the distribution of your assets after your death. A will contains instructions for the executor of your will, who has the legal responsibility of administering your estate. If … Continue reading
“There Are Two Kinds of Terrible” by Peggy Mann
A 12-year-old boy loses his mother and struggles to bond with his father
Peggy Mann wrote “There Are Two Kinds of Terrible,” a book about a child who loses his mother to cancer, in 1977. Much of the technology and hospital policies have changed since the book was released, but the feelings of … Continue reading
How Can Sharing a Meal Help Heal Grief and Loss? An Interview With Lennon Flowers, Part Two
The Dinner Party helps people share conversations about love, grief and life after loss
This is part two of SevenPonds’ interview with Lennon Flowers, the founder and executive director of The Dinner Party, a multinational community of individuals working together to open conversations about life after loss. (Read part one here) Founded in December … Continue reading
