Tag Archives: Hospice

Trends in Palliative Care

Recent Advances in End-of-Life Care Have Not Been Matched By Increases in Understanding
Posted on July 1, 2011 by Antal Polony (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

In American healthcare, the first decade of the 21st Century saw a substantial increase in emphasis on end-of-life care, through a rise in palliative and hospice programs. This is a wide field indeed, whose diverse practice ranges from accredited palliative … Continue reading →

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Zen Hospice Project

Mindful grief support and hospice care in the Bay Area
Posted on June 29, 2011 by Dana Sitar (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

The Zen Hospice Project is a San Francisco- based organization dedicated to an innovative approach to end-of-life care and grief support. They offer workshops, trainings, and consulting services rooted in the Buddhist tradition of compassion, focused on alleviating suffering. The … Continue reading →

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What are Home Funerals? An Interview with Ann-Ellice Parker

The inspiring woman behind "Seasons of Change" home funeral services
Posted on May 14, 2011 by Aurora Wells (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ann-Ellice Parker is the wonderfully insightful “death midwife” who runs Seasons of Change home funeral and end-of-life practice in Berkeley, CA.  Join SevenPonds for an extra in-depth interview about death and dying, home funerals, aid in dying, and more… Aurora: … Continue reading →

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