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Tag Archives: end-of-life
“A Candle in The Wind,” By Elton John
A song that deals with the loss of a national celebrity also can be interchanged to deal with the loss of a loved one
Back in 1997, the world watched as Elton John sang and played the piano at the unexpected funeral of the beloved Princess Diana. He had transformed the words in one of his most hauntingly beautiful tunes, “Candle in the Wind”, … Continue reading
Posted in Expressive Music
Tagged Candle in the Wind, Diana Princess of Wales, Elton John, end-of-life, England, Lyrics, Memorial, Princess Diana
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Giving Permission to Die
Discovering the importance of letting go even before a loved one has passed
You might remember a couple months ago when we first talked about the chakras and the cleansing process that facilitates a more peaceful death. The basic idea behind the practice is to rid oneself of all negativity in a holistic, … Continue reading
“People are never ‘dying’. They live and then they die. And dying is in a moment.”
-Mike DeStefano
The comedian shared this advice from a social worker in his appearance with The Moth storytelling organization to tell “Franny’s Last Ride,” the story of the loss of his wife. Image source.
Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged AIDS, Comedy, end-of-life, Laughter, Mike DeStefano
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What Is Elder Abuse? An Interview with Marti Riporetti-Brown
What is elder abuse, and how can we prevent it?
Marti Riparetti-Brown is a second year doctoral student at USC’s Davis School of Gerontology. She focuses on, among other things, the prevalence and risk factors of elder abuse and neglect in American caregiving. We spoke to Marti about the dangers … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aging, Elder Abuse, Elder care, end-of-life, seniors
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Elderly Animals
Photographer Isa Leshko faces mortality by capturing poignant images of animals at the end of life.
Photographer Isa Leshko is traveling to sanctuaries across the country to capture oft-neglected images of animals — at the end of life. Shortly after a year in New Jersey caring for her mother, who was stricken with Alzheimer’s, Leshko felt … Continue reading
Posted in Soulful Expressions
Tagged Aging, Alzheimer's disease, Elderly Animals, end-of-life, Factory farming, Isa Leshko, Old age, Photograph
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What Is an Ombudsman? An Interview with Benson Nadell
Ombudsmen in San Francisco face many challenges in their mission to protect residents of long-term care facilities
Benson Nadell is Program Director of the San Francisco Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Long-term care ombudsmen are tasked with monitoring the quality of life at licensed LTC facilities, a tall order in this age of state budget crises, and … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Assisted living, death & dying, end-of-life, long-term care, ltc, Ombudsman
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