Tag Archives: Living with terminal illness

When Is the Right Time for Hospice Care?

Many patients living with serious illnesses wait far too long to ask for help
Posted on January 28, 2019 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

“Queenie Hennessy – ‘I am here to die.’ Sister Mary Inconnue – ‘Pardon me but you are here to live until you die. There is a significant difference.”’ ― Rachel Joyce, The Love Song of Miss Queenie Hennessy In an … Continue reading →

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“Indestructible,” By Ben Byer

Ben Byer chronicled his experience with ALS and his worldwide search for a cure
Posted on February 23, 2018 by Lucas Morgan (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Ben Byer died of complications from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) on July 3, 2008. He was 37 years old. Ben was diagnosed with the disease nearly six years prior in 2002 at the age of 31. He was an actor … Continue reading →

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The Meaning of a New Year’s Day When You’re Terminally Ill

Taking stock is different when life is about to end
Posted on January 1, 2018 by Kathleen Clohessy Editor-in Chief/SevenPonds

Today is New Year’s Day, the day when many of us take stock of our lives and make plans for the year to come. For some of us, this involves New Year’s resolutions — promises to ourselves about living better, … Continue reading →

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