The benefits of intergenerational mixing are numerous. In yesteryear, it was quite common to see generations living together (or near one another) & mingling on a daily basis. Unfortunately, this has become more of an exception than a norm. To combat this, some innovative exchange programs like the Humanitas program…
America is facing a new reality. Americans are living longer than ever. Soon, elders will outnumber the young. What does this mean in terms of how we care for our loved ones (and ourselves)? How we manage our finances & juggle work and personal obligations? How we structure our healthcare,…
Navigating the Wake(s) of Loss: How Philosophy Can Help Us Grieve Marisa Diaz-Waian, International Journal of Applied Philosophy 28:1 (2014): 19-48. ABSTRACT: How might approaching loss philosophically help us grieve? What does it mean to approach something philosophically? Why might such an approach be advantageous to studies of grief? In…
Growing up without a father can be difficult & painful. Comedian, storyteller, actor, and philanthropist, Anthony Griffith, shares his story about life without a dad, the superpowers of his mom (his magician superhero), and the kinds of thinking you have to “put away” when growing up. Listen to his moving…
Grief & depression are not the same thing. You can grieve without being depressed and without your grief leading to depression. However, the distinction is a sticky one and can walk a fine line. For these reasons and more…therapists and medical professionals have avoided categorizing those who have just lost…
Dealing with loss can be challenging. It can drain you physically and mentally. While regular exercise might seem like the last place to turn (especially when you’re already zapped of energy)…this article in the U.S. News & World Report suggests that nothing could be further from the truth. Why? Exercise…
When it comes to death, philosophers’ have often focused their attention on what death means for the person who has died. But what about those who are “left behind”? Julian Baggini – philosopher, author & founding editor of The Philosopher’s Magazine — discusses three dimensions of death: what death means…
Losing someone you love can hit you like a freight train. Especially when you are juggling the multiple demands. When it comes to work, some people are lucky enough to be granted time off for bereavement, though typically if time allotted, its not nearly enough. What is more, few companies…
