Health Tip: Offer Support to Seniors

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Significant life changes, from losing a loved one to developing a health problem, can be particularly difficult for seniors.

The American Academy of Family Physicians suggests how to help:

• Learn about how people grieve and the normal stages of grief.
• Listen to your loved one speak about losses and feelings, even if you’re not sure what to say. It’s OK not to say anything, just to listen.
• Make a specific offer to help, rather than asking what you can do or waiting for the elderly person to ask.
• Learn to identify the warning signs of depression, including symptoms that interfere with daily activities.

Source: HealthDay

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