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A Northern Flicker takes a break from foraging for ants in the authors’ pesticide-free birdscape. Although Flickers remain common, they have experienced a more than 50 percent population decline over the last 40 years, with populations continuing to decline an average of 1.59 percent annually. Flickers primarily forage on the ground and are particularly susceptible to harm from the 80 million pounds of poison applied to lawns each year for purely aesthetic purposes.
Help the planet, become a bird-scaper
Each autumn bird watching enthusiasts flock to Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts, which are main stops on the Atlantic Flyway. Glimpses of rare birds and awe-inspiring views of flocks of … more
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Choosing someone to be a healthcare proxy is an important decision, as is accepting the responsibility of being a healthcare proxy for a loved one or friend.
Let’s talk about: Choosing a healthcare proxy
T he Patient Self-Determination Act passed in 1991 mandates that health care organizations receiving federal funds inform all patients of their right to make decisions regarding their medical care … more
Instructor and student review the proper technique for chest compressions during a CPR training class.a
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation – Facts versus TV fiction
C ardiopulmonary resuscitation, or CPR, involves pressing down hard on the chest and forcing air into the lungs to maintain blood flow and is a procedure to revive someone if their heart stops … more
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Know the difference between delirium and dementia
What is delirium? Delirium is described as a “neurocognitive disorder,” which means that an individual who develops a delirium has increasing difficulty focusing their attention, becomes … more
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Coping with the love and loss of our pets
Two out of three American households have a cat or a dog, and pet ownership continues to increase. Our pets can also include fish, birds, horses, guinea pigs, rabbits, and more. Companionship is … more
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An intimate look at HOPE in the face of grief
Three years after the death of her husband, David Parker Oliver, Debra was able to have enough perspective to write openly about her experience as his caregiver and to share her husband’s lasting legacies of love, hope, and travel. more
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Expensive, unique china sets that were once passed from generation to generation don’t carry the same meaning as they once did.
Instead of ‘stuff,’ consider leaving a legacy project
Baby boomers were gifted the silver, china, crystal, and linens that their parents saved for and treasured, but now many millennials are minimalists and less interested in family heirlooms. If the … more
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A mourner signs the outside of a coffin prior to burial at Prudence Memorial Park. “Natural” burial grounds like this use biodegradable coffins, no embalming, and allow the burial site to revegetate naturally. Memorial plantings of native species are welcomed.
Thinking outside the box: Eco-friendly burial options
Simply put, eco-friendly burials, also known as “green” burials, refer to burying a body in a biodegradable coffin without embalming or a vault. The Green Burial Council (GBC) describes … more
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‘Death with Dignity’ being considered in Rhode Island
“Death with Dignity,” also known as Physician Assisted Death, Physician Assisted Suicide and Medical Aid in Dying, refers to the legal ability of a physician to provide a potentially … more
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