Grief support for older adults who have lost a loved one
Part of Mental health clinical trials.
This trial studies a community program to help adults aged 60 or older who are grieving a loss. It may provide support and resources to help you cope with grief in the months after losing someone close.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 60 years old or older
- You live in Portugal
- You lost a loved one (bereaved) between 1 and 12 months ago
- You do not have a recent serious mental illness
- You do not have significant memory or thinking problems (cognitive impairment)
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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