We will look at how loss and bereavement affects people with dementia and how best we can help them through this difficult process. We will focus on the best possible techniques available, including:

Person centred care – seeing the person first
Validation therapy – responding to the underlying emotion
Reminiscence work – sharing the past experiences of the person through pictures and music.

Each person’s experience of bereavement will be unique to them and will depend on their individual relationship and how much contact the deceased person may have had with the person with dementia.

It is hoped that the information provided in this module will provide support at some level, regardless of the relationship or context of the bereavement.

(Alzheimer Scotland (2011). Loss & bereavement in people with dementia. Informationsheet)

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In the next learning path, you will find the explanation and summary of the next 3 approaches.
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