Posts tagged trauma

Post-Surgery Trauma: Symptoms and Coping

Surgery is a life-altering event. Enduring a minor or major procedure on the body can affect a patient’s lifestyle drastically. The primary focus of the surgeon is to treat the illness and make sure they help ease the pain that the patient feels from a physical standpoint. Healthcare professionals discuss the physical impacts, but they seem to skip over the mental and emotional struggle. The isolation, sudden loss of independence, and changes in a patient’s body could take a toll on an individual's mind.

caregivingJennifer GoodOctober 17, 2022surgery, coping, trauma, symptomsComment

How to Help Older Adults Cope With PTSD At End-of-Life

In the final stages of life, it is normal to reminisce about all the journeys we've gone through. While many tend to remember the positive experiences and milestones, some are still reeling from traumatic and damaging encounters. Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a real mental health issue among older adults. The Department of Veteran Affairs reports that approximately 70% to 90% of adults above 65 years old have been exposed to at least one traumatic event in their lives.

emotional/spiritualJennifer GoodOctober 11, 2022coping, trauma, PTSD, end-of-life, helpingComment

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