Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello Browse All Authors Top 3 quotes by Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello Public knowledge about spousal loss in old age has in general a negative connotation -- bereavement is usually seen as an individual issue, however bereaved individuals vary considerably in their reactions to loss, and little is known on how the historical context contributes to adaptation to spousal loss. Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello health-news Men reported more complaints about loneliness than women at both time points, whereas widows in 2011 reported significantly less loneliness than their counterparts in 1979. Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello health-news But also the help of a social worker in case of precarious financial situations can be a help, since - as our results show - sufficient financial resources may help to relieve secondary stressors. Pasqualina Perrig-Chiello health-news
