Meagan S. Allen’s book Roger Bacon and the Incorruptible Human, 1220-1292: Alchemy, Pharmacology and the Desire to Prolong Life shows how alchemy, astrology and medicine were interconnected in the medieval world. Roger Bacon was a 13th century philosopher and Franciscan friar, who, like many others of the time, was influenced by both the Bible and medical works, and believed that the extension of life was a valid pursuit. | Karen Christino
When my mother first moved to an assisted living facility, they placed her under hospice care. Being the stubborn and contrary person that she was, she fought them every step of the way until they disenrolled her (she lived for five more years). We weren’t sure why she was put on that plan, but I ended up feeling it was a very good program that was more holistic than most medical treatment today. | Karen Christino