Caring for a loved one can be difficult and both mentally and physically exhausting. When trying to fit everything into a busy day, often the first thing to be neglected is yourself. However, to be at your best and have the energy and positive attitude needed to care for others, it’s important to make sure you’re getting the care you need too! Here are a few tips to help ensure you keep yourself healthy while caring for a loved one:
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The death of a family member or loved one triggers more than just grief it launches an overwhelming list of to-dos, especially when someone dies without arrangements having been made. Suddenly, in the midst of trying to grieve, you are faced with litany of tasks that need to be completed and decisions that need to be made. At Sytsema, we know how difficult this situation is, which is why we’re here to help. Here is a guideline of what to do after a death, and remember, you can always call us for assistance at any time.
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No matter the circumstances, the death of a loved one is a deeply emotional and difficult experience. If the death was unexpected or violent, this can affect you even more intensely and prolong your ability to grieve. The reason for this is that, while two distinctly different experiences, trauma and grief intertwine following a traumatic death, compounding both physical and emotional symptoms and complicating reactions. The difficulty becomes two-fold: coping with the shock and nature of the death while also coping with the resulting grief.