Abstract
The examination of grief and loss associated with caregiving for individuals with Alzheimer's disease is just beginning to receive necessary empirical attention. With the increase in the number of people developing Alzheimer's disease, it is critical that social workers in aging specific agencies and in long-term care facilities identify strategies to assist caregivers with a variety of psychosocial reactions, including feelings of grief and loss. This article will present a model for a psychoeducational grief group specifically designed for caregivers of individuals with mid to late stage Alzheimer's disease. The model contains a curriculum for a 5-week group that allows caregivers to confront their personal grief and loss reactions, while also learning coping strategies. Recommendations for evaluation and replication of the group are identified.