November 28, 2023

Self-Care Strategies for the Recently Bereaved with Jeanne Jacobwitz

36 minutes

Jeanne Jacobwitz is a nurse practitioner and an adjunct professor at Georgetown University and New York University in the Graduate Midwifery and Women's Health programs. She believes that mental, physical, and financial health are interconnected. After losing her husband and experiencing her own grief journey, she joined The W Connection, a nonprofit providing support for widowed individuals. Jeanne joins Stacy Francis on this Financially Ever After Widowhood episode to discuss how prolonged stress impacts overall well-being. They also explore the concept of "broken heart syndrome" and the importance of self-advocacy.

Dealing with ongoing stress from grief can seriously affect your physical health, leading to problems like heart issues, a weaker immune system, diabetes, and osteoporosis. It's important for healthcare providers to recognize that mourning is a health risk.

Acute grief, often known as "broken heart syndrome," can cause real physical changes similar to a heart attack. It's crucial to identify it quickly.

Feeling lonely can have a negative effect on your health, and being a widow often means more isolation. Joining community groups can make widows feel more connected.

Widows should speak up for their own health by asking for more doctor visits and focusing on self-care, even when they feel tired and overwhelmed. Finding the right healthcare provider is important.

Doing things that boost the "happiness hormone" oxytocin, like laughing, dancing, and hugging, can help you manage stress. Even simple acts like smiling more can make a big difference.

Financial struggles add more stress, and most widows start retirement with fewer resources than average. This makes it even more important to stay vigilant about your health.

The W Connection offers online support groups, workshops, webinars, and in-person meetups for widows. Being part of this community can help reduce feelings of isolation and loneliness.

Taking proactive care of yourself and getting clinical support can significantly improve your long-term well-being.

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