Kathy Wood

Even though they appear to be adjusting well , inside they are really suffering , '' said Kathy Wood , national program consultant for the AARP's grief and loss programs.

Though many senior widowers like 88-year-old Graney say they don't see the point in finding love in their twilight years - ''What are you going to do , have a woman catering to an old buzzard like me?'' he asks - other men are finding second chances in an abundance of eligible women.

At Bayview of South Boston , an assisted-living residence , heads turn when Millie and Michael walk by , always hand in hand.

''People whisper , `I can't believe she's holding his hand.She's only known him for a few months , ''' said receptionist Joan McGrath.

Kathy Wood, a spokeswoman for AARP's "End of Life" program notes that loss wreaks havoc on our natural defense systems.

It all sort of wreaks havoc on our natural defense systems," says Kathy Wood, a spokeswoman for AARP's "End of Life" program.

After the initial shockwave of hurt, Wood adds it is not uncommon for grievers to lack energy and have headaches or tension.

It all sort of wreaks havoc on our natural defense systems," says Kathy Wood, a spokeswoman for AARP's "End of Life" program.

After the initial shockwave of hurt, Wood adds it is not uncommon for grievers to lack energy and have headaches or tension.
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SOURCES: Kathy Wood, spokeswoman, AARP's "End of Life" program.