Marie had special skills as a good listener and was assigned to pay attention to a disgruntled resident who felt discouraged and needed someone to listen to him. Lucy had unending patience with a friend who kept telling the same storied over and over. Given some training in asking for more details, she helped the story-teller to recall different aspects of the event as she recited it once more. Bob entertained others at the piano until the day before he died. There is value in all kinds of group activity.
Worship allows many to maintain a sense of continuity with their past.
Bible study or a support group allows persons to share ideas or information. It is always helpful to know that we are not alone. Persons find that they have similar thoughts and experiences, similar losses and times of coping. Friendships are created or deepened. There is strength and also healing in realizing that we share with others many things in common.