Grief, multiple loss and dementia

Doka, Kenneth J.

doi:10.1080/02682621.2010.522374

Cited by 35 publications

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“…For Mrs TKC, the loss of her husband also reflected the loss of a caregiving parent for her children. She was unable to be a model of grief for her children [24] and this may further alienate her from other family members.…”

Section: Complicated Bereavement Reactionsmentioning

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Challenging Aspects of Bereavement and Grief in Older Adults with Dementia: A Case Series and Clinical Considerations

Ling¹

2016

J Gerontol Geriatr Res

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Section: Complicated Bereavement Reactionsmentioning

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Challenging Aspects of Bereavement and Grief in Older Adults with Dementia: A Case Series and Clinical Considerations

Ling¹

2016

J Gerontol Geriatr Res

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“…They might have feelings of guilt about institutionalizing their loved one. 13 Their grief might be "latent"-that is, concealed, hidden, or lying dormant-and because of the stigma associated with dementia, carers and family members often experience disenfranchised grief.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…15 They have difficulty focusing on the potential for pleasurable experiences that remains-even for a brief period-and catalysts are needed to refocus attention.…”

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“…In the early stages of dementia, individuals often have a clear awareness of the symptoms of their decline and experience ongoing grief as they recognize a loss of knowledge, memories, and abilities. 7 People living with dementia might experience a "pseudo-death"-that is, "as you mourn the loss of not being able to do or remember one thing, you find that you lose another function or capacity." 8 However, despite loss of cognition, people with dementia retain the ability to experience emotion.…”

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“…8 However, despite loss of cognition, people with dementia retain the ability to experience emotion. 9 The grief of family members and carers is complex and ongoing because they experience no finality to their loss. 10 They might grieve the loss of the person they knew, feel that they are "losing them," and perceive them as "fading away."…”

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confidence: 99%

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Designing for Dementia: Iterative Grief and Transitional Objects

Kenning¹,

Treadaway

2018

Design Issues

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Designers increasingly are exploring how to support individuals transitioning through loss and grief and coming to terms with a loved one's death. For people living with dementia and their families, the loss and grief they experience is iterative and ongoing. This paper discusses design research to make sensory textile objects for people with advanced dementia, intended to support positive well-being, shared experiences, and “in the moment” pleasure. It draws on theories relating to transitional and transformational objects to show how these textiles support those living with dementia as they transition into greater dependency and move toward the end of life. It shows how, after their death, the objects become memorials and symbolic representations, further supporting family members through their experience of loss.

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Delivering effective counselling for people with dementia and their families: Opportunities and challenges

Sass

Griffiths

Shoesmith

et al. 2021

Couns and Psychother Res

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| Dementia as an area of opportunityDementia affects 46 million people worldwide, which equates to around 7% of the population over 60 years old (Prince et al., 2016).As the condition progresses, aspects of daily life can become more difficult and people living with dementia often require support from family members and healthcare professionals. As there is currently no cure for dementia, non-pharmacological treatments and areas of support are imperative in maintaining the quality of life of people living with the condition. These treatments are beneficial and may be cost-effective (Olazarán et al., 2010). Certain types of dementia, most commonly Alzheimer's disease and fronto-temporal dementia, are associated with problems with emotional regulation, although the individual does not always notice this themselves (Goodkind et al., 2010). Many people with a broad range of dementia diagnoses experience anxiety and depression (Orgeta et al., 2014), and identifying and treating these symptoms should be included as an integral component of any post-diagnostic support for people with dementia

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Grief, multiple loss and dementia

Cited by 35 publications

References 14 publications

Challenging Aspects of Bereavement and Grief in Older Adults with Dementia: A Case Series and Clinical Considerations

Challenging Aspects of Bereavement and Grief in Older Adults with Dementia: A Case Series and Clinical Considerations

Designing for Dementia: Iterative Grief and Transitional Objects

Delivering effective counselling for people with dementia and their families: Opportunities and challenges

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