Aging Life Care AssociationGrief and Loss Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/grief-and-loss/ The experts in aging well. Thu, 19 Mar 2026 21:19:35 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-ALCA_Logos_icon_cropped2-32x32.png Grief and Loss Archives – Aging Life Care Association https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/category/grief-and-loss/ 32 32 93799987 Suicide Among Older Adults – And Help For Them https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/suicide-among-older-adults-and-help-for-them/ Thu, 25 Jun 2020 00:40:09 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=2059 //// By Susan Birenbaum LCSW, MBA, C-ASWCM //// People do not realize that suicide is a major problem in the elderly. Since Older Adults have so many medical issues, it is assumed that death is a result of co-morbidity rather than suicide. Albeit, our society does not value older adults as other cultures do. In … Continue reading Suicide Among Older Adults – And Help For Them →

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]]> 2059 Addressing the Mental Health Concerns of Seniors in the Corona-virus World https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/addressing-the-mental-health-concerns-of-seniors-in-the-corona-virus-world/ Tue, 21 Apr 2020 00:04:57 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1912 by: Bunni Dybnis, MA, LMFT, CMC COVID-19 has dramatically changed our world. The news, warnings, restrictions, instructions, double messages, shortages, politics, financial implications are never-ending.  Most are resilient.  After the initial chaos, fears, panic, and confusion, the emotional upheaval will settle down.  Most will adapt to the changing world as we have adjusted to life’s … Continue reading Addressing the Mental Health Concerns of Seniors in the Corona-virus World →

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]]> 1912 Could COVID-19 have contributed to my mother’s death https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/could-covid-19-have-contributed-to-my-mothers-death/ Tue, 14 Apr 2020 22:20:20 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1906 by: Charlene Neu Could COVID-19 have contributed to my Mom’s death on March 2? We will never know, though she was considered to be in the most vulnerable group and had been diagnosed with Pneumonia mid-February. What I do know is that as heartbreaking it was to lose her then, it would be devastating to … Continue reading Could COVID-19 have contributed to my mother’s death →

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]]> 1906 Ambiguity and Acceptance in the Time of COVID-19 https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/ambiguity-and-acceptance-in-the-time-of-covid-19/ Mon, 06 Apr 2020 17:00:46 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1895 On March 25th, 2020, I had the honor of meeting with some of the top women business leaders in the Seattle area. These ladies are some of the hardest working women I know. They are smart, creative and committed to not only making their businesses succeed, but they also want to make the world a … Continue reading Ambiguity and Acceptance in the Time of COVID-19 →

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]]> 1895 Aging Adults and Suicide Risk https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/aging-adults-and-suicide-risk/ Wed, 21 Sep 2016 17:00:31 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1380 In 2013, the second highest rate of suicide occurred in those 85 years and older. It is difficult to imagine that your aging loved one may be contemplating suicide, but the aging process can bring on depression and a sense of hopelessness that may prompt suicidal thoughts. As we mark September as Suicide Prevention Awareness … Continue reading Aging Adults and Suicide Risk →

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]]> 1380 When the Spouse Left Behind Has Dementia… https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/when-the-spouse-left-behind-has-dementia/ Tue, 07 Jun 2016 19:22:04 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=1207 There are creative and effective ways to help an aging parent, family member, or loved one who suffers from Alzheimer’s disease or dementia cope with the loss of their spouse, according to a survey of Aging Life Care Professionals™.  Remembering that there are different stages and types of dementia, making sure the surviving spouse does … Continue reading When the Spouse Left Behind Has Dementia… →

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]]> 1207 Coping With Grief and Loss https://blog.aginglifecare.org/blog/coping-with-grief-and-loss/ Tue, 02 Feb 2016 14:05:05 +0000 http://blog.aginglifecare.org/?p=935 Though we all know death and the loss of loved ones is a reality of getting older, it doesn’t mean that it gets any easier for those grieving a loss. Individuals will cope with grief and loss in different ways and in different timeframes. Offering support during these difficult life changes can help your loved … Continue reading Coping With Grief and Loss →

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