WE ARE SORRY about your loss 💛

Expert Webinars: AARP frequently hosts FREE "online" events focusing on specific MOURNING challenges  which is free and open to non-members.

‌‌‌‌➡️‌‌‌‌[*** We post these for your convenience with LINKS TO REGISTER. These take place EVERY MONTH during the week.

‌‌👴‌‌‌‌👵‌‌   Grieving in OLD AGE is uniquely challenging due to accumulated loss — often called BEREAVEMENT OVERLOAD. It’s a whole-body experience extending beyond losing loved ones to include grief over declining health, independence, and shifting identities. Isolation worsens this, making ACTIVE SELF-CARE, community connection, and PROFESSIONAL SUPPORT absolutely vital.

‌➡️‌[*** If you know a Senior who is "grieving", please CHECK on them daily. If you are a Senior who is GRIEVING, please "reach out" to let the CARING folks in your life KNOW you need them. My daughter CHECKS on me daily. ‌💛‌‌🤗‌

AARP Peer Support & Forums: Connect with others walking the same path on the AARP Grief & Loss Online Community. It provides a SAFE space to share stories, ask for advice, and exchange COMFORTING messages.

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌📌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌   Make a MEMORY blanket, teddy or cushions out of YOUR loved ones’ clothes.

*** Something to "snuggle" up with on those "sleepless" nights or when the "tears" arrive. ‌

🪧    Try to maintain YOUR hobbies and interests.

There’s comfort in routine and getting back to the activities that bring you joy and connect you closer to others can help you come to terms with your loss and aid the grieving process.

*** Maybe try something NEW.

‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🎵‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌🎶‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌‌    Compile a list of YOUR loved ones’ favorite songs or music. Include songs that evoke happy memories and songs that soothe YOU and bring you COMFORT.

*** An excellent way to "relax" or "exercise".

🪔   Maintain Self-Care: Prioritize the basics. Maintain a healthy sleep schedule, eat nutritious meals, and engage in regular exercise.

‌📍‌   Permit Yourself to Feel Joy: Experiencing happiness or laughing does not dishonor the person you lost. It is a sign of resilience and the human capacity to heal.

This coming August it will be three years since I lost my husband. This year has been so hard as I look for my identity. 
Health has not been the best, I’ve needed to make decisions………feeling so overwhelmed. 💕🦋💕

Hubby passed Three months ago. Pain and longing is getting harder and harder to  bear. Loneliness and insecurities of living alone  make it even harder. Need comforting words and people who understand.