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What Happened When an Assisted Living Facility Was Abandoned with Residents Still There? An interview with Miles Maker

A true story that broke our hearts becomes a film "If We Left"
Posted on June 13, 2015 by Suzette Sherman (Founder, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Miles Maker, both an Executive and Creative Producer for an (in process) film titled “If We Left.” The film is based on a true story that has received much national coverage. Valley Springs Manor, an assisted … Continue reading →

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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
Posted on May 6, 2015 by Zoë Byrne (Editor in Chief, SevenPonds)

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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What is Occupational Therapy? An Interview with Julie Groves, Part Two

In part two of our interview with Julie Groves, we talk about the specific services of occupational therapy and how they can benefit families and patients near the end of life
Posted on April 4, 2015 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds is speaking with Julie Groves, owner of the occupational therapy organization Therapy In Your Home in the San Francisco Bay Area. Julie has been working in the field of home care since 1980, including experience in working in … Continue reading →

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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
Posted on March 28, 2015 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

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 →

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How Do Care Plans Factor into End-Of-Life Services? An Interview with Janet Brush, Part Two

Janet Brush talks about how care plans are used to take away some of the confusion at the end-of-life, and how you can reach out to refer someone in need to a care manager
Posted on February 7, 2015 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today SevenPonds speaks with Janet Brush, who is the founder and managing director of Senior Alternatives — a company that is focused on providing comprehensive senior care to residents in the Bay Area (read part one here). Janet has extensive … Continue reading →

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How Can a Care Manager Improve Quality of Life for Seniors? An Interview with Janet Brush, Part One

Janet Brush talks about how care managers can work with clients, family and friends to craft individualized care plans to increase the quality of life for seniors
Posted on January 31, 2015 by Kimberly Lane (Blog Writer, SevenPonds)

Today, SevenPonds speaks with Janet Brush, who is the founder and managing director of Senior Alternatives — a company that is focused on providing comprehensive senior care to residents in the Bay Area. Janet has extensive experience in the field … Continue reading →

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