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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
How can I help my 94-year-old dad stop dwelling on my mother’s death 2 1/2 years ago?
15 AnswersTinaejs Answered 3 min agoIs there anybody out there who lost a spouse to early onset Alzheimer's? How are you coping?
9 Answerskatepaints Replied Feb 4, 2023Anyone else getting flashbacks?
7 Answersgolden23 Replied Feb 3, 2023Terminal agitation. Any advice?
11 AnswersMsblcb Replied Feb 2, 2023
Grief Discussions
My tiny mommy is gone.
17 CommentsMountainMoose Commented Feb 4, 2023Grieving hurts
5 CommentsSnoopyLove Commented Jan 31, 2023Finally at peace.
22 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jan 31, 2023My 8 month update on Mom’s passing.
9 CommentsNeedHelpWithMom Commented Jan 29, 2023
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
- Chemotherapy
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Mild Dementia
- Moderate Dementia
- Area Agency on Aging
- Prostate Cancer
- Violent Behavior
- Early Onset Alzheimer's