Gender and Aging: Case Study on Widowhood: Ms. Beatrice Newman is a 79 year old retired elementary school principal who just lost her 80 year old husband about 6 months ago. She has felt incredible sadness and grief with the loss of her life partner after over 50 years of marriage. She tries to keep busy with her volunteering as a board member on the board of her civic association and doing things at the local senior center. She visits with her daughter and grandchildren once a week and this helps her feel better.
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To respond to the questions below on this case study:
A. What might be the most challenging aspects of widowhood, especially for older women like Ms. Beatrice Newman?
B. How might aging services and/or policy help widows like Ms. Beatrice Newman cope with these challenges and age successfully