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Why is Death Midwifery Important? An Interview with Pashta MaryMoon, Part One
A Canadian Death Midwife shares a lifetime of insight
Today in this interview, SevenPonds speaks with Pashta MaryMoon, Death Midwife at Journeys Beyond, and co-founder of CINDEA (Canadian Integrated Network of Death Education and Alternatives). Pashta lives and works in Victoria, BC, Canada. Juniper: What is a Death Midwife? … Continue reading
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Amputee Palliative Physician Discusses What Really Matters at the End of Life
BJ Miller suggests that including life's simple pleasures alongside symptom management is urgently needed in palliative care
In his 2015 Ted Talk, palliative physician BJ Miller asserts that life’s simple pleasures are more powerfully healing on an emotional and psychological level than symptom management as people navigate their final days. He recounts an incident in his early twenties … Continue reading
Listen to This Song Parody about End-of-Life Care
Eminem and Rihanna get a one-of-a-kind remix
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
Medicare Now Offering Some Patients at Select Hospices the Option of Receiving Palliative and Curative Care Concurrently
With the new end-of-life care pilot program, “Medicare Care Choices Model,” one could die in peace rather than suffer through overly aggressive treatments.
Medicare recently announced that 141 hospices will be allowed to have its patients participate in receiving both palliative and curative care simultaneously as part of a new initiative. This new initiative, the “Medicare Care Choices Model,” plans to evaluate whether … Continue reading
Legendary Bluesman B.B. King Receiving Home Hospice
As he battles multiple health problems, the legendary “King of Blues” announces his receiving at-home hospice care and thanks fans for their support during the difficult period
With a flourishing career since 1949, the 89 year-old “King of Blues” B.B. King announced on his website on Friday May 1st to fans: “I am in home hospice care at my residence in Las Vegas. Thanks to all for … Continue reading
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Who Guides Hospice Volunteers? An Interview with Steven Willey, Hospice Volunteer Manager
In part one of a two-part interview, SevenPonds sits down with Steven Willey, a hospice volunteer manager, to find out what inspires him and how he inspires others
Steven Willey began his hospice career in 1995 as a volunteer and home health aide for San Luis Obispo County Home Health and Hospice. In 1997, he became Volunteer Coordinator for Hospice of San Luis Obispo County, where he remained … Continue reading
