'Let the grief be there': Memorial Day can heighten feelings of loss; experts encourage connection and support

'Let the grief be there': Memorial Day can heighten feelings of loss; experts encourage connection and support

Memorial Day serves as a time for Americans to remember fallen service members. For those whose loved ones died in service to the nation, it’s a day that can amplify feelings of grief and isolation, a Paducah psychologist said.

Processing Grief, Coping With Loss: PanCAN Patient Services Offers Resources

May 27, 2025 - By Erin PostAlthough there’s no one path forward after losing a loved one to pancreatic cancer, there are a few constants to consider: Be kind to yourself. Be patient with yourself. And embrace support. Keeping these things in mind can help during what is often an intense and difficult time, said PanCAN Senior Director of Patient Services Fatima Zelada-Arenas, MA. Here, Fatima talks more about the process of working through grief …