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Tag Archives: Death and Dying
“For the Anniversary of My Death” by W. S. Merwin
A poet ponders the world without him in it
In “For the Anniversary of My Death,” American poet W.S. Merwin muses on life and his transient place in it. The poems beings, Every year without knowing it I have passed the day When the last fires will wave to … Continue reading
Our Weekly Tip: If You’re Grieving, Try Massage Therapy
A weekly hand or foot massage helps people cope with grief
Our Tip of The Week: Touch can be an incredibly effective tool for people who need a sense of grounding and connection as they deal with grief. Dr. Berit S. Cronfalk, one of a team of researchers who carried out a … Continue reading
For-Profit Hospices Discharging Patients Before Their Time
Cost savings take precedence over patient wishes, study shows
According to a recent New York Times article, the Medicare Payment Advisory Commission has found that approximately 20 percent of hospice patients in the United States are being discharged from care before they die. Of this number, the article suggests, … Continue reading
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“Carve your name on hearts, not tombstones. A legacy is etched into the minds of others and the stories they share about you.”
― Shannon L. Alder
”The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing,” Edited by Kevin Young
A collection of powerful poems focused about loss and healing from loss
“The Art of Losing: Poems of Grief and Healing” is a collection of 150 poems on the heartbreaking, confusing, universal and inevitable experience of mourning, compiled by American poet and Emory University professor Kevin Young. It is a rarity in … Continue reading
The Incidence of Dementia in Various Racial and Ethnic Groups
A new study looks at dementia incidence between six racial and ethnic groups over a period of 14 years
The National Alzheimer’s Project Act (NAPA), signed into law by President Barack Obama in 2011, is a multi-pronged effort to address the many challenges facing people with Alzheimer’s disease. The goals of NAPA are: to improve early diagnosis and the coordination … Continue reading
