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“Making Mobiles” by Karolina Merska:
An artist’s manual on how to create beautiful Polish pajaki -
“Hands Up to the Sky” by Michael Franti & Spearhead:
A surprisingly upbeat song about acknowledging both loss and the beauty of life -
Coping With Election Grief:
While half of Americans are celebrating, the other half are in mourning
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Tag Archives: Travel
A “Bucket List” May Be Beneficial For End-Of-Life Treatment
A new study suggests that discussing one's bucket list with a physician could lead to better, more personalized care
A new study out of Stanford University suggests that patients should share a “bucket list” (if they have one) with their physician to facilitate better “preference-sensitive” care. With this strategy, researchers contend that doctors can make more suitable healthcare recommendations … Continue reading
Study Finds Fewer American Automobile Fatalities Linked to Decreased Driving
Car crash deaths are down, but so is time spent traveling
A new study released by the American Journal of Preventative Medicine concludes that Americans drove less from 2003 to 2014. This decrease in road activity correlated directly with a decrease in automobile fatalities. However, less time spent behind the wheel … Continue reading
Caravan Over Chemo: One Woman’s Cancer Diagnosis Leads to the Ultimate Road Trip
A 90-year-old woman embraces her love of travel at the end of life
When her doctor told her that she had uterine cancer, 90-year-old Norma responded, “I’m hitting the road.” Rather than choosing surgery or undergoing chemotherapy, she decided to take an extended road trip six months ago, and she hasn’t stopped since. … Continue reading
Posted in Something Special
Tagged Cancer, Cancer Treatment, chemo, Driving Miss Norma, end-of-life, Hot air balloon, Norma, road trip, terminal illness, Travel
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