Tag Archives: EOL




Listen to This Song Parody about End-of-Life Care

Eminem and Rihanna get a one-of-a-kind remix
Posted on August 12, 2015 by Marissa Abruzzini (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

You’ve never heard Rihanna and Eminem like this. ZDoggMD rewrote the lyrics to their song, “Love The Way You Lie,” but with a twist. The new parody song, “Ain’t The Way to Die,” speaks candidly about the dying process and … Continue reading →

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Understanding the Dying Process

Knowing what a dying body needs and doesn’t need is crucial to providing end of life care
Posted on July 6, 2015 by Tani Bahti (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN offers practical on-hands guidance in an attempt to demystify the dying process. An RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and … Continue reading →

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Be Careful with How You Use War Metaphors for Terminally Ill Patients with Cancer

According to language and end-of-life care experts in a recent study, using metaphors, such as “losing your battle” or “battle to be fought,” can have a detrimental effect on the feelings of those dealing with terminal cancer diagnoses
Posted on April 1, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

According to an article on U.K.’s The Independent’s website, those with expertise in language and end-of-life care are saying that the standard media practice of describing “cancer as a ‘battle to be fought’ are leading to feelings or failure and … Continue reading →

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