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Tag Archives: Death
Pomegranates Helping Alzheimer’s
Research shows pomegranates calm brain inflammation for Parkinson's and Alzheimer's
According to the American Alzheimer’s Association, over 15.5 million people provided 17.7 billion hours of unpaid care to those suffering from the disease in 2013 alone. That adds up to over $200 billion of care – and doesn’t even tally … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's, alzheimer's cure, Death, Dementia, Memory Loss, Parkinson's disease, Pomegranate, Punicalagin, Senior illness
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Before I Die: Communities in Conversation about Death
Candy Chang created the first "Before I Die" wall, which has now become a sensation worldwide
When American Candy Chang stumbled upon an abandoned house in her New Orleans neighborhood — grey, decrepit, windows in shambles — she had an idea. Rather than let the building decay, she saw the potential for an inspiring project that … Continue reading
Weekly Memorial Tip – Sands of Change
When planning a memorial, consider a craft that will symbolize the complexity of your grief and love
Weekly Memorial Tip: Shifting Sands Ritual Memorial and celebration of life ceremonies find poignancy in planned moments of reflection — in other words, in any kind of visual, tangible recognition of what every attendee is feeling. Consider the shifting sands … Continue reading
Posted in Practical Tips
Tagged Craft, Death, DIY, Grief, Memorial, planning a memorial, Sand, Sands craft
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The Grief Beneath: Reflections Andrew Wyeth
The truth behind Andrew Wyeth's paintings speaks far more to death and loss than Americana
Andrew Wyeth (1917-2009) was the perfect target for both the dismissive, incensed judgment of art critics as well as the adoration of the larger public. His meticulous landscapes of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania and Cushing, Maine captured the pristine, rural nature … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged American realism, Andrew Wyeth, Chadds Ford, Christina's World, Death, Grief, Maine, Realism, Tempera, Wyeth
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Cézanne: Letting the Grief Settle
Post-Impressionist Paul Cézanne's "Sorrow" is telling of how the painter lived with death and grief
Check out more of our Soulful Expressions posts here to explore more articles on art that inspire us to consider the way we approach death and dying. No one knows grief better than Post-Impressionist painter Paul Cézanne (1839-1906). When I talk … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Accepting Death, Art, Cezanne, Death, Grief, Grieving, Paul Cezanne, post-impressionism
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Monthly Tip – Memorial Service Idea: The Feather Memorial Bouquet
Let your celebration of life ceremony take flight with this memorial ceremony craft
Weekly Tip: Feather Memorial Craft When it comes to planning a memorial service or celebration of life ceremony, there’s the usual go-to centerpieces: flowers, candles, etc., which are undoubtedly classic elements of creating a beautiful event. But there’s something about … Continue reading
