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Valentine’s Day arrives each year wrapped in red roses, candlelit dinners, and glittering reminders of romance. For many seniors, it’s a sweet opportunity to reflect on decades of shared memories — handwritten notes saved in drawers, favorite songs danced to in the kitchen, traditions built over a lifetime. But for others, especially those who have lost a spouse, Valentine’s Day can feel profoundly different. What was once a celebration of togetherness may now stir feelings o