How Social Environment Shapes Pre-Death Grief Experiences in Dementia Caregiving: A Qualitative Study

Yong Hao Ng, Joy Juan Wang, Amy Y. M, Department of Social Work, Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences, National University of Singapore, Perron Institute for Neurological and Translational Science and The Univeristy of Western Australia, The Nethersole School of Nursing, The Chinese University of Hong Kong, Faculty of Medicine, Hong Kong SAR, Department of Social Work and Social Administration, Faculty of Social Sciences, The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR

Qualitative Health Research

Published online on October 17, 2025

Abstract

Qualitative Health Research, Ahead of Print.
Caregivers of persons living with dementia experience significant losses as they witness the progressive cognitive decline and personality changes of their loved ones while managing substantial caregiving responsibilities. This results in pre-death grief, ...