Helping Older Adults Who Are Grieving
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Introduction
Key points
- Older adults often have many major losses within a short period of time. For example, older adults who lose their spouses may suffer many losses, including financial security, their best friend, and their social contacts.
- The natural aging process brings many losses, such as loss of beauty and physical strength.
- Older adults may seem to overreact to a minor loss. What is considered a minor loss may bring memories and feelings about a previous greater loss.
What is different about older adults who are grieving?
Why does an older adult who is grieving need help?
How can I help an older adult who is grieving?
Where to go from here
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| Last updated: | November 17, 2005 |
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| Author: | Colleen Cronin |
| Reviewed By: | Adam Husney, MD - Family Medicine, Sidney Zisook, MD - Psychiatry |
| Editors: | Susan Van Houten, RN, BSN, MBA, Lisa Shaw |
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