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Tag Archives: Recovery
Gracie Bell, Imprint of Akashic Books, to Focus on Books about Grief and Recovery
Grief memoirs can be helpful to the healing process
How can you bear the weight of grief? How can you survive the searing burn of loss or deal with the dull, consistent ache that lingers after the death of a loved one? Many people find help in books. Gracie … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Akashic Books, Ann Hood, Gracie Bell, grief literature, Grief memoirs, Recovery
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“What a Wonderful World” Performed by Louis Armstrong
A musical legend raises the spirits of a nation
When you lose someone you love, the whole world changes. Bright colors become dim. Other relationships are no longer as satisfying. The world is less promising. Sometimes music can call your attention back to the things in your life that … Continue reading
What Is Occupational Therapy and Its Benefits at End of Life? An Interview with Suzanne Roche, Part Two
A look at how occupational therapy relates to end of life
Today is part two of our two part interview (read part one here) with Suzanne Roche, an occupational therapist located in Northern California. Suzanne currently works in a nursing home, and she was kind enough to sit down with SevenPonds … Continue reading
Posted in Professional Advice
Tagged Aging, Death, End-of-life care, Health, Hope, Hospice, Life, Living Life to the Fullest, Nursing home, occupational therapy, Palliative Care, Recovery, Therapist, Therapy
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Getting Married Could Help Post-Surgery Recovery
A study finds that married people recover faster after heart surgery than unmarried people
Thousands of classic jokes poke fun at the stresses of marital life, but science says marriage might actually save our lives. A new study from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania found that people who are married … Continue reading
Posted in Science of Us
Tagged Cardiac surgery, divorce, Heart Disease, Marriage, Medical Care, Operating theater, Recovery, SevenPonds, support, Surgery, The Science of Us, United States
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What is Grief Support for Neonatal Death? An Interview with Ellen Daley
A place where parents can find support after losing a child
Ellen Kelly Daley is the president of the board of directors at HAND, a resource network of parents, professionals, and volunteers who provide support for those who have lost a baby before, during, or after birth. She is a professional … Continue reading
