Definition: Anticipatory grief is the normal mourning a person feels when he is anticipating the death of a loved one. Anticipatory grief includes sadness, concern for the dying person, preparing for the death, and adjusting to changes caused by the death.
Anticipatory Grief
From Angela Morrow, RN, former About.com Guide
Updated March 16, 2009
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