Why Grief Matters in Senior Care

Grief isn’t only about death. Seniors face many “living losses”:

• Moving from home to assisted or memory care.

• Declining health or loss of independence.

• The gradual changes brought by dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Families and caregivers also grieve as they watch their loved one change. These experiences can feel overwhelming, isolating, and confusing.

That’s where compassionate grief education and support can make all the difference.

Grief Education for Dementia & Alzheimer’s

• Understanding Anticipatory Grief: Families often begin grieving before physical death, as memory and abilities fade.

• Honoring the Person Beneath the Diagnosis: Practical ways to preserve dignity, identity, and legacy.

• Caregiver Burnout Prevention: Tools for stress relief, emotional regulation, and self-care.

• Communication Tools: Strategies for connection when words no longer come easily.

Support Through Transitions

Whether moving into assisted living, downsizing a home, or adjusting to new levels of care, transitions bring loss and uncertainty. With grief education and occupational therapy insight, I help seniors and families:

• Process the emotions of leaving a familiar home.

• Create meaning and continuity in a new environment.

• Support independence and dignity during change.