A(n)________occurs when a person is physically present but unable to participate in any meaningful way in family interactions, as when a person is in a coma or in late stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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A(n)________occurs when a person is physically present but unable to participate in any meaningful way in family interactions, as when a person is in a coma or in late stages of Alzheimer's disease.

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Ambiguous loss refers to a situation where there is a physical presence but psychological absence, as in the case of someone who is physically present but not mentally or emotionally available due to conditions like coma or advanced Alzheimer's disease. This type of loss is particularly challenging because the person is both there and not there at the same time, making closure difficult.

A(n)________occurs When a Person Is Physically Present but Unable to Participate