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What is the dementia grief model?

According to the Alzheimer's Foundation of America, caregivers of individuals with dementia frequently experience ambiguous loss, a profoundly challenging type of grief. The **dementia grief model** provides a framework for understanding this unique and complex emotional process, offering guidance for navigating the repeated losses experienced before a loved one's physical death.

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What are two situations in which an older person might experience ambiguous loss?

According to psychologist Pauline Boss, ambiguous loss is a type of grief without closure, which is especially challenging for older adults. So, what are two situations in which an older person might experience ambiguous loss? The two primary scenarios are a loved one's psychological absence due to dementia and a family member's physical absence due to estrangement.

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