How to come with the loss of a loved on

How to come with the loss of a loved on

At any age the loss of a loved one can be devastating, but it’s important that you deal with your grief properly to avoid damaging your own health. Research suggests that grieving widows and widowers have a higher risk of dying in the months after a spouse’s death, with heart disease and stroke accounting for as many as 53 percent of those deaths among the bereaved. Mount signal social worker Sheila Barton, LCSW, notes that as well as losing a partner, oldest adults who lose their spouses may also los their financial security and their social contacts.