Ambiguous loss & grief: A resource for health-care providers

Ambiguous loss is a type of grief that occurs when a person with dementia is physically present, but family and caregivers feel as though they’ve lost the emotional and psychological connection with that person.   The Alzheimer’s Society of Canada has written the resource, Ambiguous loss & grief to better equip healthcare staff in providing support for family, caregivers and persons with dementia through this grieving process.  The resource includes an overview of the topic, strategies to assist, and case study examples.

Ambiguous loss & grief: A resource for health-care providers can be found here: http://www.alzheimer.ca/~/media/Files/national/For-HCP/for_hcp_ambiguous_loss_e.ashx

The Alzheimer’s Society has also written a pamphlet on coping with ambiguous loss for individuals and families, which can be accessed here: http://www.alzheimer.ca/~/media/Files/national/Core-lit-brochures/ambiguous_loss_family_e.ashx