Archive for Grieving an Older Adult

The Paradoxical Grief of Anticipated Sudden Death

Lately, I’ve been thinking a lot about a grief phenomenon that I know is felt by many but doesn't seem…

Grieving the Death of an Older Adult

Types of Grief and Loss
Eleanor Haley
March 19, 2020

Earlier this week, we published the article, Please stop minimizing the death of older adults. It was admittedly a bit of a…

Please Stop Minimizing the Death of Older Adults

Types of Grief and Loss
Eleanor Haley
March 16, 2020

As I write this article, our country is preparing to shut down thanks to the virus-that-shall-not-be-named. Last week my phone…

Grieving the Death of a Grandparent

Understanding Grief
Types of Grief and Loss
Eleanor Haley
March 29, 2016

You will likely experience the death of at least one grandparent in your lifetime and, when you do, it may cause intense…