This NBA playoffs with FanDuel.
You're not just watching the playoffs.
You're a part of them.
Steve's got the phone, opens FanDuel and he's going for threes.
Be a part of the action on FanDuel.
All customers get a profit boost every NBA playoff game day.
21 plus and present in Iowa.
Opt-in required.
Bonus issued is non-withdrawable profit boost tokens.
Restrictions apply, including any token expiration and max wager amount.
See full terms at fanduel.com slash sportsbook.
Gambling problem?
Call 1-800-BETS-OFF.
Fox News is now streaming live on Fox One.
When it matters most, turn to the voices you trust.
We go beyond the headlines, bringing you the stories you won't hear anywhere else.
Live coverage, sharp analysis, real perspective.
At home or on the go, stay connected when it counts.
Stream Fox News on Fox One.
Download today.
What is anticipatory grief?
Thanks for asking.
At some point in life, most people experience grief, whether after losing a loved one or at the end of an important relationship.
We tend to associate mourning with death, but sometimes grief begins before a person has died.
This experience is often referred to as anticipatory or ambiguous loss, a form of grief felt when someone is still physically present, but psychologically or cognitively changed.
But what exactly does that mean?
Ambiguous loss describes the feeling of grieving someone who's still alive.
It most often affects relatives of people living with illnesses that impair cognitive function, such as alzheimer's, parkinson's or multiple sclerosis.
As these conditions progress, people may gradually lose their memories or even stop recognizing those closest to them.
They can also bring significant behavioral or emotional changes, sometimes creating the impression that the person's personality is partly or even completely changed.
In practical terms, the person is still there, but the relationship as it once existed may no longer be possible.
Loved ones may feel they are mourning the person they knew before the illness transformed them.
Unlike traditional bereavement however, this kind of loss is not always recognized by others, meaning people experiencing it may not receive the same support from friends or family.
So what impact can ambiguous loss have on the people going through it?
The consequences can be significant.
According to the Alzheimer's Society of Canada, Caregivers often experience repeated waves of grief as the illness progresses.
Because these diseases are degenerative and incurable, loved ones may feel they are facing new loss at each stage.
Ambiguous loss can also make grief harder to process.
When someone is still present but profoundly changed, it can be difficult to understand one's emotions.
Some people feel as though their grief is suspended, as if life has been put on hold.
If these feelings remain unspoken or daily routines become harder to maintain, the emotional burden can grow over time.
This situation can also create confusion in relationships.
When a loved one no longer recognizes you, it may feel as though the relationship stressed that, despite cognitive decline, the person remains an individual with whom communication and connection can still be possible.
If you feel affected by this situation, talking with friends, family or healthcare professionals can help.
Support can make a real difference when coping with this complex form of grief.
There you have it.
Now you know what anticipatory or ambiguous loss is.
In under three minutes, we answer your questions and help you understand the true meaning behind the trends, concepts and acronyms that are making headlines.
Listen along and you really will know for sure.