Death and Dying

In our society, showing grief is a sign of weakness. Many of us have a hard time learning to deal with our emotions after a loved one has passed away. A positive way to grieve can include these aspects:

• Accept the reality of death
• Experience pain and grief - do not try avoid the grieving process, it allow for a healthy way to relieve emotions, however, a balance of grief is necessary
• Adjust to a new environment without our loved one

When someone comes to you with grief, the best way to help them is to listen. Making jokes can come off as insincere; allow the person to experience grief for a moment.  Grieving allows us to heal.

"Every great loss demands that we choose life again. Grieving is not about forgetting. It is a sorting process. One by one you let go of the things that are gone and you mourn for them. One by one you take hold of the things that have become a part of who you are and build again."    - Rachel Naomi Remen

Upcoming Caregiver Events
Tuesday, April, 3 2012
Caregiver's Night Out
6:30 pm - 8:30 pm
Eldred Senior Center
270 W 500 N Provo

Wednesday April, 5, 2012
11:00 am or 6:00 pm (you can choose either one)
Golden Living
960 S Geneva Rd, Orem

CARE Meetings
2:00 pm
Beehive Homes of Provo
2877 W Center St, Provo