An elderly person living at home alone can present some difficult challenges for adult children. The loss of a spouse usually leaves the family unprepared for changes that lie ahead. The remaining spouse may feel helpless, depressed, and wondering whether the grieving will ever end. Taking on new responsibilities that were handled by the deceased spouse and learning to meet everyday living expenses with only one social security check can become overwhelming.
Our agency offers its sincere sympathy and would like to reassure
you that there is some help available to answer your questions and get
you through this difficult period. The information presented here will
help to put you in touch with people that are able to help you meet the
unexpected needs you are experiencing. Please call our agency, and let
one of our staff help you with any problems you may have difficulty dealing
with.