

Five Effects of Senior Grief That Will Surprise You
Many adult children believe that their parents will be able to take the death of a husband or wife in stride—that when death is expected, it’s not as devastating. In reality, the loss of a life partner is no less tragic at 80 than 40, and the resulting grief can lead to a cascade of health effects in bereaved seniors. Make sure you’re prepared to support a parent through the loss of a spouse by understanding all the ways that grief can impact senior health as well as what gri