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Prioritize well-being this holiday season

The holidays can be difficult, especially if you’ve recently lost a loved one. While not everything is under your control, you can keep your own well-being in focus. It’s a gift to yourself that keeps giving. 

Feeling lonely during the holidays is common, especially for older adults. But you can combat social isolation by participating in special activities around you or getting your hearing checked, so you won’t feel left out. To see the full list of 10 ways to avoid social isolation this holiday season, click here.

If you’re isolating yourself because you’re dealing with grief, you can find comfort in finding new purposes in your life — both big and small — in whatever ways feel right to you. Start by learning the signs of loneliness and what you can do to combat social isolation. Grief support is available in more ways than ever.

Grief is difficult enough on its own, but it is magnified this time of year. You can begin to cope with grief during the holidays by taking care of your physical and psychological well-being. You can join a grief support group, write a holiday letter to your lost loved one, or shop online to avoid the crowds.

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