Posts Tagged ‘whole body donation’
Gas Stoves Are OK Unless You Have Children/Grandchildren Or COPD
A few days ago, I noticed several politicians (including our Governor) ranting about gas stoves on TV. I had no idea what they were talking about, so I decided to do some research on my own. Governor DeSantis claims that the Federal government is about to ban indoor gas stoves, and he is standing up…
Read MoreNursing Homes: Who Is Financially Responsible?
I am willing to bet that everyone receiving this email knows of a family financially obliterated by the cost of nursing home care for a loved one. But did you know that family members cannot be required to pay for a relative’s nursing home care? And, did you know that it is illegal for nursing homes…
Read MoreWhat Is Whole Body Donation To Science?
What is whole body donation to science, and how does it work? Mark Sunshine provides everything you need to know about the program and if it makes sense for you or your family. Please watch the below video.
Read MoreWhy Body Donation Is the Most Effective Way to Help Others
The process of donating your body after death is called “body donation.” It involves making arrangements for your body to be donated to science, medical research, education, or other purposes. You Can Pay It Forward For Future Generations There are many reasons why people choose to donate their bodies after death. Some people want to…
Read MoreThe US healthcare system is supposed to be the best in the world….but is it?
For over 62 years (that’s how old I am), I believed I was lucky to be an American because, as everyone knows, the US healthcare system is the best in the world, and Americans live longer than any other people. But was I correct? Do Americans live longer than people from other countries? Is our…
Read MoreIs your Mom a Llama? You may have immunity from COVID-19
I have waited almost my whole adult life to be able to ask if “your Momma is a Llama,” and now, because of COVID-19 and recent scientific research, I can ask the question and not feel like an idiot. Llamas Have Immune Molecules You see, it turns out that Llamas have immune molecules that can…
Read MoreCan I Have A Funeral, Viewing, or Wake If I Select Body Donation?
Yes, You Can. You do not need to choose between paying it forward through the body and/or brain donation and saying goodbye to your loved one in a respectful, dignified, and appropriate manner. Sine two funeral homes own Sunshine Donation Services, we can provide a traditional funeral service, viewing, or wake prior to body donation.…
Read MoreWe Can Help You Make A Positive Difference
2021 was a challenging year for many people and we hope and pray that 2022 will be easier. Pay It Forward With Body Donation To Science Over the last few months, Sunshine Cremation Services has expanded its affiliation with several medical schools and research companies to facilitate body donation to science. By donating a…
Read MoreCan I Specify The Type Of Research I Want To Donate To?
Unfortunately, except for neurological research, we cannot honor specific research requests. However, in the case of neurologic research, because we work directly with major research institutions that only perform basic neurologic research, we provide this assurance. First, Eligibility Must Be Confirmed When a donor consents to both brain and whole-body donation, the first thing that…
Read MoreCan people with COVID-19 qualify for body donation?
Yes! Covid Does Not Disqualify You Covid-19 does not disqualify a prospective donor from the body or brain donation program. When the pandemic was in its infancy, doctors believed that active Covid-19 made individuals ineligible for body or brain donation. However, over time, researchers discovered that if a deceased individual’s body is cared for in…
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