AARP Resources
Grief, Loss, and End of Life
Grief is not a problem to be solved. It’s a deeply human experience that arrives differently for everyone, and navigating it, especially in the immediate aftermath of losing someone, can feel overwhelming. Knowing where to turn for reliable, compassionate guidance matters more than most people realize until they need it.
AARP has built one of the most comprehensive and accessible collections of grief, loss, and end-of-life resources available online. Their dedicated section covers a wide range of topics that families and caregivers commonly face: understanding the stages of grief, supporting a loved one through a terminal illness, planning meaningful end-of-life arrangements, and finding the right words when there are none. Resources are written in plain language, free of jargon, with genuine sensitivity to the difficulty of the subject matter.
Whether you’re planning, supporting someone through a difficult season, or processing a loss of your own, AARP’s resources offer a thoughtful and practical starting point. MERI and the Genesis program encourage all donor families and those considering whole body donation to explore these materials as part of their end-of-life planning journey.
