How much greater are the negative effects of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and cognitive difficulties including memory issues for older adults who have lost a spouse than other older adults who have not lost spouses?

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Libby

9 January, 19:40

How much greater are the negative effects of depression, anxiety, substance abuse and cognitive difficulties including memory issues for older adults who have lost a spouse than other older adults who have not lost spouses?

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Jamie Mcneil · Answer 1

The negative effects are much greater for older adults who have lost a spouse than other older adults who have not lost spouses.

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The effects are felt much greater for older adults who have lost a spouse due to it being compounded on the grief that the older adult is feeling from the loss of their spouse. Also the absence of the spouse brings forth a sense of loneliness and a loss of companionship, thus further amplifying the negative effects being inflicted.