Widowhood

Losing a spouse is so devastating. I met a widow today and you would not recognize her from 8 months ago when she lost her husband. I asked her how long they had been married and she stated 50 years, ...days and so many hours. She stopped eating, seeing friends and wanted to sleep herself away. It was only because she got so sick and ended up in the hospital that she is asking for help.

One of the many things I have learned from working with seniors is, don't wait until it is too late to tell someone you love them. It doesn't matter how old you are or what circumstances you are in. Life passes you by and before you know it, it is over.

Prepare your pre-need plans ahead of time and let your loved one know your wishes. As for me, I plan to donate my body to science but that is a whole other story.