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What is Grief?

Grief is a normal reaction to losing someone you love. Each person grieves differently and there is no timeline for how long it takes before the hurt of loss lessens.

Alzheimer's and the Five Stages of Grief

Over time, Alzheimer's erodes and changes what you know and love about the person affected by the disease. Understanding and applying the five stages of grief may help.

Anticipatory Grief: It's Real and It Affects People Differently

Patients and families facing terminal illness usually begin the grieving process before the actual loss occurs. This is called “anticipatory grief.”

You’re Not Suffering One Loss, You’re Suffering Many

When someone you love dies, in addition to the primary loss of the loved one, there are often secondary losses that you endure.

Typical Myths about Grief and Mourning

Even though grief is a universal reaction to any kind of loss, it can be surrounded by numerous misconceptions and myths.
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