Problem Statement In the United States, more than 900,000 older adults are widowed each year.1 Losing a spouse is considered one of the most stressful life events,2,3 one that is predominantly experienced by older women.4-6 About 30% of women aged 60 to 74 years are widowed,5 and over 40% of women aged 65 years and …

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