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“I was well aware of the work that now 75-year-old Patch Adams, M.D. with his red clown nose has done, and is still doing, who’s message for health care providers has been “lighten the mood and you will lighten the struggle”. And Norman Cousins (Cancer Laughter Cure). had done on laughter and the simple act of smiling to raise endorphin levels, decrease pain, and augment healing even from a cancer diagnosis he was given. Yet, it appeared that I needed a reminder…”
Category: Artistry of Aging, Death and DyingTags: Aging With Humor, Artistry of Aging, Benefits of Laughter and Play, Benefits of Smiling, Bobby McFerrin, Conscious Aging, Elder Artistry, Elderhood, Patch Adams, Wildly Free Elder
“As we increasingly rely on technology to problem solve, conceptual designer Barbara Beskind is a testament to the power of personal input. Using her experience as an occupational therapist, Barbara, then aged eighty-nine, instigated the role of advisor for aging-related projects for the international design firm, IDEO. Inventive, practical, playful and always human-centered, Barbara and her can-do spirit set the stage for an exploration of design values that honor, respect and expand our understanding of ourselves and others.”
Category: Artistry of Aging, Death and DyingTags: 31-Days of Joy & Laughter Project, Aging, Artistry of Aging, Barbara Beskind, Design Within Reach, Elder Artistry, Elderhood, End of Life, Endwell, Resilience
Celebrating This Precious Life
Posted on February 24, 2021 by Gaye Abbott
“Talking about Death. Some people love it, others shy away. In this online program, which is freely offered, we get to explore a depth of conversation in a way that feels safe, natural and engaging.”
Category: Death and Dying, Stages of LifeTags: celebrating life, Death and Dying programs, Empathy Circles, Funeral Ceremonies, Mindfulness Practices, preparation for death, relationship with death