Anticipatory Grief & Alzheimer’s: Coping While Caring for Someone Still Alive

Anticipatory Grief & Alzheimer’s: Coping While Caring for Someone Still Alive

Grief doesn’t always wait for death.

When you’re caring for someone with Alzheimer’s — especially younger onset Alzheimer’s — you may find yourself grieving ongoing changes long before the end of life. This is anticipatory grief, and it can feel confusing, exhausting, and deeply isolating.

In this episode, we explore:

• What anticipatory grief feels like

• The emotional realities of caregiving

• Why building a support community matters

• Self-care strategies that are actually realistic

• Finding moments of connection and joy along the way

Caregiving is love in action — and caregivers deserve care, too.

As always, we close with practical steps you can try this week.