Tag Archives: Death and Dying

“Nothing quite brings out the zest for life in a person like the thought of their impending death”

- Jhonen Vasquez
Posted on February 19, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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New Study Links Frailty To Alzheimer’s Dementia

Research shows that higher rates of frailty contribute to the development of dementia
Posted on February 13, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Physical frailty is a common condition found in the elderly, and it is associated with a number of adverse health outcomes.  Frailty is a syndrome comprised of a number of features: Core components of physical frailty include strength, gait, body … Continue reading →

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When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?

Many patients living with serious illnesses wait far too long to ask for help
Posted on January 28, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“Queenie Hennessy – ‘I am here to die.’ Sister Mary Inconnue – ‘Pardon me but you are here to live until you die. There is a significant difference.”’ ― Rachel Joyce, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy In an … Continue reading →

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“Yesterday is gone and its tale told. Today new seeds are growing.”

- Rumi
Posted on January 15, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)
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Jennifer Rodgers Created Artistic Maps As She Walked Through Her Grief

In the wake of her father's death, the artist began creating artistic maps
Posted on January 6, 2019 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In 2014, artist and high school art teacher Jennifer Rodgers began creating artistic maps after losing her father to sepsis. Sepsis is a condition caused by the body’s response to infection, resulting in inflammation that can lead to tissue damage … Continue reading →

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What Is The Advance Directive For Dementia?

An interview with Dr. Barak Gaster, a University of Washington professor of medicine and primary care physician, Part Two
Posted on December 22, 2018 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Dr. Barak Gaster is a primary care physician and a professor of medicine at the University of Washington who has developed the Advance Directive for Dementia. Through his work, he realized that dementia is one of the most difficult issues … Continue reading →

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