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Scenario

Why dementia grief feels like loving a ghost

My grandmother raised me but now has dementia and does not remember me most days and I feel like I am mourning someone who is still alive.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

Progressive memory loss forces us to love someone while simultaneously losing them.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Storge — familial affection?”

Peri

Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.

If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.