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New Advance Directive To Permit The Withholding of Food And Water In Late-Stage Dementia
A new advance directive document gives people the option to refuse food and water in the event of late stage dementia
In March, End of Life Choices New York approved an advance directive document allowing patients to record in advance that they wish to refuse food and drink in the event that they develop late-stage dementia. Rejecting food and drink is … Continue reading
New Study Suggests Health Risks After Divorce, Separation Could Contribute to Early Death
Higher levels of smoking and less exercise among divorcees could lead to health issues
Prior research has suggested that divorce can negatively impact a person’s health, including higher risk for early death. A new study released by the University of Arizona appears to confirm this idea. The study suggests two possible health outcomes resulting … Continue reading
Music & Memory Provides Comfort for the Elderly and Dementia Patients
The nonprofit creates personalized music playlists for patients in care facilities
Music & Memory is a nonprofit organization that seeks to improve the quality of life for dementia patients and people living in nursing homes with the power of music. Their mission is to provide patients who choose to participate with … Continue reading
Music Therapy Can Help Make a Person’s Last Days More Peaceful
Music has healing powers that should not be overlooked
I have always been interested in the benefits of music therapy. A few weeks ago, I had the pleasure of interviewing Portia Diwa, who plays the harp for people who are ill, injured or dying. Portia said that one of … Continue reading
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Tagged Classical music, End-of-life care, healing music, Hospice, music therapy, Something special, terminal care
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Exercising Regularly Throughout Our Lifetime Can Minimize Effects of Aging
A new study finds that regular exercise can keep us biologically young
A new study out of the United Kingdom finds that exercising regularly throughout one’s lifetime can potentially slow down the aging process. The study concludes that older adults who exercised for a majority of their lifetime had the same immunity, … Continue reading
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Tagged Aging, Cycling, Exercise, Health, Immune system, longevity, MCI, Muscle Health, Regular Exercise, Something special, Study, United Kingdom
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Death A Growing Topic In Pop Music
Songs about death and dying have become less taboo, especially with young rappers
Pop music, particularly new rap from the past year, has latched onto death. It is now an in-vogue topic to discuss. A song about suicide, Logic’s “1-800-273-8255” (named for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline), was even nominated for Song of … Continue reading
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Tagged Death and Dying, Hip Hop, Lil Uzi Vert, Lil Xan, Logic, Music about Death, Pop Music, Quartzy, Rap, Rap Music, Something special, SoundCloud, Trippie Redd, XXXTentacion
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