Skip to content
Healthy Aging Hub

:

Articles related to focusing on healthy aging, prevention, mobility, cognition, nutrition, independence, and caregiving support.

5 min

What are the three stages of a widow's journey to healing?

According to financial advisor and widow Kathleen Rehl, the journey of widowhood can be understood through three distinct stages: Grief, Growth, and Grace. This framework provides a compassionate guide to understanding the profound emotional and practical changes that occur after the loss of a spouse. These three stages are not necessarily linear but offer a helpful roadmap for both widows and those who support them.

Read Healthy Aging
5 min

What Should a Widow Not Do?

According to research, over a million women become widows in the United States each year, making it a profound and common life transition. In the emotional fog of grief, it can be difficult to make sound decisions, leading many to ask, **what should a widow not do** to protect her future?

Read Healthy Aging
3 min

Understanding Widowhood: What is the Average Lifespan of a Widow?

According to research published by the American Journal of Public Health, surviving spouses face a significantly higher risk of mortality after a partner's death, known as the “widowhood effect.” This complex phenomenon influences what is the average lifespan of a widow and requires a nuanced understanding of numerous contributing factors.

Read Healthy Aging