Hi, just wondering if anyone could please suggest ways to help someone who's lost their partner after 50 years to cope with grief? They won't see a counsellor so please could I have suggestions on how to help as I'm quite worried about them 😢 thanks in advance
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My Pop became a different person after my Nan suddenly passed away, they had been together over 50 years and did everything together you would never see one without the other. He became really absent minded and later diagnosed with dementia. Obviously her death didn't cause it but I always wonder if the depression and loneliness worsened it. Write a roster so someone is visiting every day if possible or ringing if you live far away. Help them with things around the house and suggest new projects to keep them busy. Help them travel to see old friends or family members. Counselling isn't for everyone so don't push it, but some oldies feel pretty comfortable with their doctor if they have had the same one for years so maybe suggest they go for a checkup and a chat?