Caregiver Webinar Series, July 2023: Ambiguous Loss

Caregiver Webinar Series, July 2023: Ambiguous Loss

“Ambiguous loss” is the term for a type of loss in which there is no real closure or resolution. When someone dies, we have rituals to mourn their passing and accept that they are gone. We do not have the same rituals for losses in which the person may be physically absent but still living (such as disappearances or separation) or physically present but emotionally or mentally changed (in part due to Alzheimer’s, dementia, or the loss of mobility or independence). Loved ones often feel as if they are watching the person they once knew change or slip away. In this webinar, family caregivers gain a deeper understanding of grief and ambiguous loss and learn tips and techniques to cope from speakers at JF&CS and SeniorCare.

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(0:55) Opening Remarks and Agenda, Betsy Englander, Mental Health and Wellness Engagement Manager, Jewish Family & Children's Service (JF&CS)

(6:00) Presentation by Susan Doughty, Caregiver Support Specialist, SeniorCare

(15:40) Presentation by Betsy Englander, Mental Health and Wellness Engagement Manager, JF&CS

(26:12) Q&A
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The Caregiver Webinar Series is presented by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Elder Affairs and MassTech Collaborative.