Articles On:grief

November 22, 2022

Writing a Meaningful Obituary

Writing a meaningful obituary is one of life’s challenging tasks. Seniors Guide writer Terri L. ...

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A woman's hands as she writes in a funeral registry, softly lit. Writing a meaningful obituary is one of life’s challenging tasks. Seniors Guide writer Terri L. Jones had to write two in one year. She offers guidance on writing an extraordinary obit … for your extraordinary loved ones. Photo by RTdeleon04.
November 15, 2022

Managing Grief Through Self Care

Managing grief means recognizing and addressing your own needs as you cope with the loss ...

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grieving man looking at picture frame. Image by Lightfieldstudiosprod. Managing grief means recognizing and addressing your own needs as you cope with the loss of a loved one. Seniors Guide provide suggestions on how you can do that.
November 8, 2022

Grief: Adjusting to Loss

Seniors Guide president Katharine Ross addresses the topic of grief, an unavoidable part of life ...

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Grieving man looking sadly at a photograph. Image by Dmytro Zinkevych. Understanding grief and how people grieve can aid in adjusting to loss, support grieving individuals, and help make life more manageable.
January 24, 2022

Ask Amy: Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death

A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s ...

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A pet gravestone is surrounded by fall leaves. For Ask Amy column, Profound Grief Over Her Dog’s Death: A woman whose 5-year-old dog died from cancer is experiencing profound grief over her dog’s death and realizes she is neglecting her relationship with her husband and feeling extreme pain. Advice columnist Amy Dickinson addresses her loss.
December 14, 2021

Ask Amy: The First Christmas Without His Father

by Amy Dickinson In this edition of Ask Amy, advice columnist Amy Dickinson offers suggestions ...

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sad Asian man Photo by Imtmphoto Dreamstime. Article on first Christmas without his father
October 29, 2021

How to Support a Grieving Parent

As painful as it is, death is sadly a part of life. It touches us ...

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adult son comforting father Photo Monkey Business Images Dreamstime. For article on how to support a grieving parent
October 8, 2019

When to Start Dating Again as a Widow or Widower

Dating after the death of a spouse can be a touchy subject. Is it disrespectful ...

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Senior Dating Widow Widower
February 4, 2014

Getting Through the Loss of a Spouse

A friend of the family recently lost her husband of 60-plus years. Before going to ...

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