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Scenario

When your parent has dementia but still knows you

My mom has early stage Alzheimer's and still recognizes me but I find myself already mourning the woman who raised me even though she is sitting right there asking about my day.

More people experience this than they realize.

What we've seen

The slow erasure of someone we love forces us to grieve in layers while they still breathe beside us.

Your guide for this
Mira
Mira works with people navigating exactly this kind of situation.
Ideas that help explain it
Worth thinking about

“Where Are You with Anticipatory grief — losing someone before they die?”

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.