Tracey Carter

2 weeks ago | nursingtimes.net | Amy Pepper |Tracey Carter |Karen Harrison Dening

This second article in our series considers how grief might be experienced by people diagnosed with dementia and what nurses can do to support themThis is the second part in a series looking at grief in relation to dementia. The first article explored the concept of anticipatory (or pre-death) grief, as experienced by family carers, including how it can be recognised and assessed by nurses, and strategies for supporting those affected.

1 month ago | nursingtimes.net | Amy Pepper |Tracey Carter |Karen Harrison Dening

Many family carers of people with dementia experience anticipatory grief. This article considers different models of grief that nurses can draw upon to help themProviding care to a person with dementia can be time consuming and have a significant impact on the psychological wellbeing of the family carer.