Seniors

Art, sewing, whatever.

Helps to move her thinking to the present & future.

Now, perhaps for the first time in her life, it's all about her.

Also ask her what her favorite memories with hubby were. She might say watching tv after dinner, for instance, which gives you an idea of how to pick up some slack in her emotional life.

Think of it like a venn diagram. Try to figure out what roles he played in her life, then help her find ways to fill those voids.

Ask her what she needs.

I worked with a lot of elderly widows, most of whom were terrified because they had no idea how to balance their checkbook or pay a bill. They'd never had to do it!

Teach her to use computer so she can read online & surf the net. 😉

After she begins to heal, she might just realize this is a great opportunity to be herself -- to do what she wants, when she wants to.

Maybe she could hook up with her local senior center and/or the Red Hat Society, elderly ladies who have fun just being silly & enjoying life.

Ask her if she has kids to get a feel for her support structure.

Pls feel free to pm if I can help further.

Ty for helping her! With your friendship & support, her future might be the happiest & most dynamic of her life!