Loss of a loved one early in life may accelerate aging: Study

Loss of a loved one early in life may accelerate aging: Study
The Hill - Health Care; by Miranda Nazzaro; 7/29/24 
The experience of losing a loved one early in life could make a person age faster, according to a new study published Monday in the Journal of the American Medical Association. ... Losing a parent or sibling early in life can often be traumatic, causing mental health or cognitive issues, higher risks of heart disease and earlier mortality, researchers noted, adding repeated losses can increase the likelihood of heart disease, dementia or mortality. ... “Future research should focus on finding ways to reduce disproportionate losses among vulnerable groups. For those who experience loss, providing resources for coping and addressing the trauma is essential.”
Editor's Note: Click here for the study, "Familial Loss of a Loved One and Biological Again: NIMHD Social Epigenomics Program." Calling all executive leaders who decide staffing and resources for your hospice's bereavement services: examine the long-term mission of your bereavement services for (1) children and teens, (2) young adults, (3) persons with racial and ethnic disparities.