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Elderly widowers in a family practice setting.

F Tudiver1

  • 1Sunnybrook Medical Centre, Toronto, Ont.

Family Medicine
|July 1, 1988
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Summary
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Elderly widowers experiencing high distress sought more medical care and were more open to self-help programs. This pilot study highlights key needs for bereavement support in older men.

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Area of Science:

  • Gerontology
  • Psychiatry
  • Family Medicine

Background:

  • Bereavement significantly impacts elderly individuals, particularly widowers.
  • Understanding the psycho-emotional, social, and medical needs of grieving widowers is crucial for effective support.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the psycho-emotional, social, and medical needs of elderly widowers pre- and post-bereavement.
  • To identify factors differentiating high-distress widowers from low-distress widowers.

Main Methods:

  • A pilot study surveyed 21 elderly widowers in a family practice setting.
  • Data collected focused on psycho-emotional state, social connections, and medical utilization.

Main Results:

  • High-distress widowers reported increased family doctor visits and recent bereavement.

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  • They were less involved in community organizations but had more social support.
  • Widowers in high distress were more inclined to join self-help programs.

    • Conclusions:

    • Elderly widowers facing significant distress exhibit distinct needs and behaviors.
    • Targeted interventions, including self-help programs, may benefit high-distress widowers.
    • Family practice settings can play a role in identifying and supporting bereaved elderly men.