2015

Green Burial

Kathy Curry, Manager, Fernwood Cemetery, Funeral Home and Crematory, Mill Valley. Are you aware that the resources consumed to cremate one body are equivalent to the amount of energy one person uses in a month? Kathy will explain the option of natural or “green” burial where there are no toxic embalming fluids, no vault, and

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Why We Fear Death and Dislike Talking About It!

Patrick Arbore, Director of The Friendship Line Institute on Aging, San Francisco. Patrick is one of my favorite guests. He’ll discuss why we fear death, dislike talking about it, and what the fear of death can lead to: depression, drinking in excess, and leaving our loved ones guessing at what our wishes might have been

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Exercise Reduces Risk of Dementia

Tracy Chesna McCloud, Director, San Francisco Institute on Aging Adult Day Center and Alzheimer’s Day Care Resource Center. At any age, do you want to reduce your risk of dementia? Tracy will explain why exercise that gets the heart pumping is crucial. Not only can exercise reduce dementia, it can also improve balance and prevent

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