Handout

Ambiguous Loss and Dementia

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Print Resource — US Letter — 1 page

Population:

Adult

Discipline:

OTSLP

Diagnosis:

Caregiver SupportsDementia
This handout introduces the concept of ambiguous loss in dementia and offers families practical rituals to honor grief while their loved one is still alive. Therapists can use it to validate caregiver emotions, reduce isolation, and guide families toward meaningful connection in the face of change.
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