Pre-Loss Grief and the Emotional Cost of Saying Goodbye in Advance

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Pre-Loss Grief and the Emotional Cost of Saying Goodbye in Advance

How to cope with the anticipation of losing your loved one to Alzheimer'sMedically reviewed by Yolanda Renteria, LPCVerywell Mind / Getty ImagesMelissa Murphey’s dad was diagnosed with dementia in 2015 at 84 years old. As his condition progressed over the last decade, she experienced a sense of loss. “I miss being able to reminisce and ask for his recommendations in life. I miss his storytelling, his wit, and his humor. He was a man of few words…