ambiguous loss
Coverage of ambiguous loss in the Nexus archive.
- Cut off by your adult child? Psychology researcher reveals what parents should do next
A 2025 YouGov poll revealed that 38% of U.S. adults were estranged from at least one close family member, though experts suggest reconciliation remains possible. Research indicates that adult children who experienced estrangement often later became unestranged, and Dr. Richard Blake advises that initial efforts toward repair must focus on the individual's self-stabilization and mental health.
- Opinion: STAT+: What’s the right role for AI in dementia care?
Doug, a retired minister, experienced reduced boredom through conversations with Jane, an AI chatbot, which provided meaningful engagement for him and eased the burden on his wife Gabriella. The article explores the role of AI in dementia care, highlighting how the chatbot offered a solution to Doug's persistent boredom.