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
Posted on May 28, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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A No-Fear Approach to Death

Terminally ill doctor Stephen Wealthall explains why he has no fear of death, or any of the usual regrets of the dying
Posted on February 5, 2014 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Death — and the sadness it invokes — lurk in the back of our minds as the inevitable, fearsome couplet of our life’s story. We have a concept of the trajectory of our days: they begin at birth and coast … Continue reading →

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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
Posted on January 25, 2014 by Christopher Hewitt (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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The Lady and the Reaper

An award winning short film about a sassy old woman's journey to the afterlife.
Posted on December 6, 2013 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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Harvard Study Reveals Components of a Life Well Lived for Men

A Harvard study begun 75 years ago reveals leading causes of death in men
Posted on November 13, 2013 by MaryFrances Knapp (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

A Harvard Study began in 1938 with the goal of uncovering what it takes to live a happy, fulfilled life for most men (its subjects were 268 male undergraduates.) Today, the results are in – and for what is being proclaimed … Continue reading →

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“Never say Die” by 
Susan Jacoby

No matter their efforts, Boomers will become physically and mentally crippled by old age
Posted on October 31, 2013 by Robert Lind (Contributor)

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 →

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