Members SharedLife Posted December 24, 2020 Members Report Posted December 24, 2020 I found this article which includes: Quote The loss of a spouse can impact us profoundly at any times in our lives. On the Holmes and Rahe Stress Scale, loss of a spouse is rated as the most stressful event. [1] Losing a lifetime companion when elderly can be devastating. The spouse who survives is also likely to be coping with the loss of friends and family members. There are additional issues with their own declining health and the loss of physical abilities; diminished sight, hearing, stamina as well as the loss of independence. The challenges the remaining spouse has to face can be daunting. I was curious about the Holmes and Rahe stress scale and found info at Wikipedia (I've attached a portion of it).
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