Tag Archives: Death and Dying

“Lightning Over Water” by Wim Wenders

Wim Wenders' documentary about filmmaker Nicholas Ray's final days

“Lightning Over Water” is a moving documentary about the final two months of cult film director Nicholas Ray’s life as he loses his battle to cancer. In April of 1979, Ray’s longtime friend and fan, much younger German director Wim … Continue reading

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What Is The Role of A Patient Advocate?

An interview with patient advocate Linda Garvin, Part Two

Today SevenPonds speaks with Linda Garvin, R.N., M.S.N., a patient advocate with 35 years experience working in healthcare. Linda is the principal of Patient Advocate Bay Area, Inc, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her private health advocacy … Continue reading

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“The fear of death is why we build cathedrals, have children, declare war and watch cat videos online at 3 a.m.”

- Caitlin Doughty
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What Is The Role of A Patient Advocate?

An interview with patient advocate Linda Garvin, Part One

Today SevenPonds speaks with Linda Garvin, R.N., M.S.N., a patient advocate with 35 years experience working in healthcare. Linda is the principal of Patient Advocate Bay Area, Inc, located in the San Francisco Bay Area. Through her private health advocacy … Continue reading

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“Death – the last sleep? No, it is the final awakening”

- Sir Walter Scott
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Death A Growing Topic In Pop Music

Songs about death and dying have become less taboo, especially with young rappers

Pop music, particularly new rap from the past year, has latched onto death. It is now an in-vogue topic to discuss. A song about suicide, Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” (named for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline), was even nominated for Song of … Continue reading

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