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Dr. Corey J. Burchette, PSY.D.
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Dr. Corey Burchette is an adult neuropsychologist practicing in Verona, NJ. Dr. Burchette specializes in providing neuropsychological evaluations for individuals concerned about memory loss (e.g., dementia, MCI, age-related). Serving North Jersey and easily accessible from Montclair, Caldwell, Cedar Groove, Bloomfield, Nutley, Clifton, Livingston, West Orange, East Orange, and the surrounding areas. If you're interested in undergoing evaluation please contact our office and we'll discuss evaluation options that can vary given your age, medical factors, and the referral question.
Dr. Corey J. Burchette, PSY.D.
- Verona, NJ
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How can I help my grandmother with her depression?
Coping with the loss of a close friend or family member can be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face. This is particularly true for older adults as their spouse generally READ MORE
Coping with the loss of a close friend or family member can be one of the hardest challenges that many of us face. This is particularly true for older adults as their spouse generally has been a stable part of their world for many years. They generally had certain household responsibilities that the other person didn't have to perform or only rarely performed and when the other person is suddenly gone, it can make for a difficult adjustment period. Everyone reacts differently to death and employs personal coping mechanisms for grief. From a caregiver standpoint, you can help them through the grieving process by sharing the sorrow through talking about their feelings of loss or shared memories; offer her practical help by helping her complete errands; be patient in that it can take a long time to recover from a major loss (make yourself available to talk); and encourage professional help when necessary. Don't hesitate to recommend professional help if she is experiencing too much pain to cope alone. This can be done by joining a support group (bereavement and grief) or individual therapy or consulting with her primary care physician to discuss the pros/cons of depression medication.
