Tag Archives: end-of-life

Visions as Messages at the End of Life

Opening to the mystery
Posted on September 25, 2017 by Tani Bahti (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

By the time my mother-in-law was dying, I had been a student of those facing the end of life for many years. They taught me to expand my awareness and be open to the mystery of visions and the messages … Continue reading →

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“A Shining Season” by William Buchanan

A cancer-stricken athlete makes the most of the time he has left
Posted on August 11, 2017 by Debra L. Stang (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In “A Shining Season: The True Story of John Baker,” William Buchanan tells the story of what appears to be an overwhelming defeat turned into a triumph that no one could have predicted. In 1969, there were only a handful … Continue reading →

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Polypharmacy During Final Months of Life Can Be Futile

Many older people are prescribed ten-plus medications during their last months of life
Posted on June 2, 2017 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A new study published in The American Journal of Medicine finds that older adults often receive numerous medications of questionable benefit in their final months of life. Previous estimates have shown that between 25 and 40 percent of people aged … Continue reading →

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“If” by Bread

A memorial song with a romantic view of the end of life
Posted on February 23, 2017 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

It’s often difficult to put into words how much you care for someone important in your life. Many of us squander the small opportunities we get every day to express our gratitude and love for the people around us. And … Continue reading →

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”Good to Go: A Guide To Preparing for the End of Life” by Jo Myers

Radio Personality Jo Myers' neighborly end-of-life guide for baby boomers and their parents
Posted on February 3, 2017 by Ellary Allis (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Jo Myers left her job in radio after a 33-year career to write “Good to Go: A Guide to Preparing for the End of Life.” And the book is exactly what it purports to be — a guide to end-of-life planning … Continue reading →

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A Holiday Album: The Gift of a Life Review

A priceless way to honor your and your loved one's lives
Posted on December 19, 2016 by Tani Bahti (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Working with and being the student of those facing the end of life for many years, I have witnessed what really matters in living and in dying. Prompted to examine the life I was living and the legacy I would … Continue reading →

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