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Accelerated Resolution Therapy May Help Family Caregivers Cope With Complicated Grief
Caregivers and seniors may benefit from this little-known form of psychotherapy that targets the symptoms of prolonged grief and post-traumatic stress that can arise after a care recipient dies.
1 CommentHow to Engage in Self-Care While Grieving
Grief is an inescapable part of caregiving. We mourn an aging loved one’s physical and cognitive losses as they decline and eventually mourn their death. Self-care is vital to a caregiver’s physical and mental health throughout the grieving process.
4 Comments6 Myths About Grieving
When a loved one dies, society has certain expectations about the grieving process including how you should act and how long you should grieve. Explore 6 myths about grief and the grieving process.
7 CommentsWhat to Say to Someone Who Is Dying
It's hard to find the right words to comfort someone who is dying. Experts and experienced caregivers share their insights on what to say to someone who is terminally ill.
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Grief Questions
Is it wrong to hope someone dies?
939 AnswersAnxietynacy Replied May 20, 2024How do those of you that have a mother that is not close by and is in assisted living cope with not being readily accessible?
13 Answersfieldhouse Replied May 20, 2024My dad recently lost his partner after several years of intense medical issues. Is he losing his mind or am I paranoid?
11 AnswersJoAnn29 Answered May 19, 2024My mother passed away this morning.
26 AnswersHothouseflower Answered May 13, 2024
Grief Discussions
Poems and quotes for those who have lost someone special in their lives.
29 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented May 8, 2024Living after death. Mom died two weeks ago at 96. I want to share some lessons I learned.
22 CommentsAnxietynacy Commented May 5, 2024RIP Marlene.
28 CommentsNJmom201 Commented May 2, 2024Dad has passed on.
17 CommentsExveemon Commented Apr 22, 2024
Grief Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Care Decisions
- Burnout
- Cancer
- Cognitive Decline
- Dementia Behaviors
- Memory Loss
- Signs of Dementia
- Caregiving
- Aging in Place
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Severe Dementia
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Chemotherapy
- Area Agency on Aging
- Prostate Cancer
- Violent Behavior
- Early Onset Alzheimer's