It is natural to grieve when someone passes, but about 8% of adults and 7% of children have difficulty overcoming that grief. When that happens, psychiatrists call it prolonged grief. In order to make the diagnosis, it must have been a year since the person died if the person experiencing [...]
Many seniors find that they become more isolated as they age. It may be harder physically to get together with friends. Some people who were essential to the senior’s mental health may have passed on. If you care for a senior, consider these ideas to improve their mental health. Encourage Them to Volunteer Even [...]
The holidays can be a lonely time for many people. Some wish they had a closer relationship with their loved ones while others have lost loved ones that they wish were still on earth. For others, a family member’s physical or emotional illness means that it is impossible to be with them this holiday [...]
How to Cope With the Death of Your Pet When a person you love dies, it's natural to feel sorrow, express grief, and expect friends and family to provide understanding and comfort. Unfortunately, the same doesn't always hold true if the one who died was your companion animal. Many consider grieving inappropriate for someone who [...]
