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Funeral Home Owner Chris Johnson Spending Halloween in Jail:
More than a dozen bodies found decomposing at his Georgia funeral home -
Our Monthly Tip: Toast a Loved One with a Personalized Glass:
Etching the glassware adds a touch of class to any memorial gathering keepsake -
My Cousin’s Death Taught Me the Meaning of Life:
A lesson in existentialism and mortality
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Tag Archives: Old age
Will Gerontechnology Solve the Problems of Aging in the 21st Century?
A new field of study looks at how technology can improve the lives of our elderly family and friends
Aging in the 21st century is a challenge that has never before been experienced by our elderly population due to the rapidly accelerating and unprecedented technological changes of modern generations. With difficulties such as decreased mobility, moving into an assisted … Continue reading
How Can We Support the Aging and Elderly? An Interview with Andrew Gaines
Executive Director Andrew Gaines shows us how Ashby Village can support independent living for the elderly through community support
Today, SevenPonds speaks with Andrew Gaines, Executive Director for Ashby Village, a community and volunteer organization for the elderly or aging in Berkeley, CA. After serving as Executive Director for Earthdance in the 1990’s, Andrew guided the development of several multi-family … Continue reading
The Lady and the Reaper
An award winning short film about a sassy old woman's journey to the afterlife.
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Posted in Laughter is Medicine
Tagged Academy Award, Afterlife, Death, Death and the afterlife, Goya Award, Humor, Near Death, Near Death Experience, Old age, Short film
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“Never say Die” by Susan Jacoby
No matter their efforts, Boomers will become physically and mentally crippled by old age
I hate the thought of old age and I do my best at keeping good care of my body. “Never Say Die” by Susan Jacoby tells us that no matter how much we exercise or how many supplements we take, … Continue reading