Dementia Care 10 Practical Suggestions for Coping With Grief

This article discusses10 practical, down-to-earth suggestions for dealing with grief.Subscribe to the Alzheimer's Reading RoomEmail:Some of the 10 suggestions below were taken from my interview with Dianne Gray, President of the Elisabeth K übler-Ross Foundation. See the end of this article for details about the other sources cited.____________________________Caring for someone during the long decline of Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia means enduring many losses. We aren't just taking care of the people we love; we're simultaneously grieving for them. Social workers call this paradox "anticipatory grief."Dementia caregivers and those who care for the terminally ill are especially vulnerable to anticipatory grief. Source Caring.com____________________________10 Practical Suggestions for Coping With Grief1. Love yourself unconditionally (Gray): Ms. Gray says this is the single most important thing to do when you are grieving.Alzheimer's 3 Little Words That Work2. Accept your feelings and know they are normal (APA): The APA article states that “People experience all kinds of emotions after the death of someone close. Sadness, anger, frustration and even exhaustion are all normal.”3. Don ’t cut yourself off from friends and family (Gray): According to Ms. Gray, it’s important to realize how helpful socializing with friends and family members can be.The Importance of Positive Thinking in Dementia Care4. Talk with sympathetic friends of family members, espe...
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