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Tag Archives: Quality of life
Fighting Dementia with Virtual Reality Reminiscence Therapy
Virtual reality allows seniors to explore the world anew and revisit the past
Grab those glasses and “Go, Granny, go!” Virtual reality gear for the elderly is not a fashion statement, but in the coming years, it might be a common sight. Using virtual reality and reminiscence therapy is a new way to … Continue reading
Dementia and Redefining Quality of Life
A mother-daughter journey into the unknown
The idea of dementia or dependence appalled my mother. For many years, she declared, “If I ever get Alzheimer’s, take me out and shoot me!” Her definition of quality of life was firmly grounded in her ability to think … Continue reading
When a Loved One Chooses to Stop Treatment
That doesn’t mean they want to die
Your loved one chooses to stop treatment that may provide more weeks or months of life. Perhaps they refuse more chemotherapy or continued dialysis. Although it may seem contradictory, this refusal of ongoing treatment does not mean he or … Continue reading
Is Your Dying Loved One Craving Sweets? Let Them Eat Cake!
Sweets and other favorite treats can nourish the soul when the body is shutting down
Join SevenPonds each month as Tani Bahti, RN, CT, CHPN, offers practical on-hand guidance to demystify the dying process. As an RN since 1976, Tani has been working to empower families and healthcare professionals to have the best end-of-life experience possible both through education and the … Continue reading
What is Occupational Therapy? An Interview with Julie Groves, Part One
In part one of our interview with Julie Groves, we talk about the specifics of occupational therapy and how it can improve the quality of lives nearing their end
Today SevenPonds is speaking with Julie Groves, owner of the occupational therapy organization Therapy In Your Home. Julie has been working in the field of home care since 1980, including experience in working in hospitals and rehabilitation facilities. Kimberly: How … Continue reading
The Conversation by Angelo E. Volandes, M.D.
The Conversation follows Dr. Angelo Volandes' revolutionary insight into what it means to die peacefully
Metastatic lung cancer had wreaked havoc on 78-year-old Taras Skripchenko’s body, yet Dr. Angelo E. Volandes had the impossible task of trying to save his life. The Ukrainian man had worked in coal mines his entire life, which would later … Continue reading
