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Are You Caring for Someone with Dementia?

You might not know it, but you need
support too. We can help.

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Don’t wait until it’s so difficult you’re ready to walk away. It’s just not a healthy situation. That’s the thing that comes up over and over at support groups — deal with things early on. That’s why I think this program is so important.”

FINDING MEANING AND HOPE

Free Discussion Series for Family Caregivers

A unique, free-of-charge discussion series based on the groundbreaking book, Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief by Pauline Boss, Ph.D., a leading expert on caregiver grief. Built on solid research and years of practical experience, it offers real help in dealing with the challenges, losses, and rewards of being a family caregiver.

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Support Groups

Connect with Fellow Family Caregivers

No one should have to care for a loved one with dementia without help. Joining a family caregiver support group can provide you with a critical support system throughout your caregiving journey.

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FAMILY CAREGIVERS

You Need Support Too

Caring for a loved one who has dementia can be very stressful, often involving years of loneliness, isolation, financial stress, and physical health challenges. At the Meaning & Hope Institute, we have resources and support to help you through the challenges you are facing.

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BLOG ARTICLES & STORIES

Support For Your Journey

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Love Always: A Valentine’s Day Reminder for Caregivers

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This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to honor the love you share with your loved one, even as caregiving brings new challenges. The love may look different now, but it remains just as strong and meaningful. Remember, it's okay to ask for help and take breaks. Respite care is a valuable resource, allowing you to recharge while ensuring your loved one continues to receive the care they deserve.

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Beyond the Brushstroke: The Power of Partnerships in Using Art to Educate and Connect

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Art connects and heals, especially for those facing dementia. Through a partnership with Urbanists Collective, Duet offers Memoria En Mosaicos, an art workshop blending education, conversation, and painting to raise dementia awareness. These sessions, available for Spanish speakers, strengthen bonds and foster cross-cultural understanding, bridging the gap between caregivers, families, and communities.

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How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s as a Caregiver

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Navigating the healthcare system as a caregiver can be overwhelming, but advocating for yourself and your loved one ensures they receive the best care. Advocacy involves asking questions, seeking alternative options, and utilizing resources like pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff. Duet offers caregiver support groups and peer mentoring to help you feel more confident in your role.
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OUR STORY

Meaning & Hope Institute

Duet: Partners in Health & Aging established the Institute as a program of nonprofit during 2017, based on the work of Pauline Boss, Ph.D. and her groundbreaking book Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief.

The Institute offers a range of supportive services including the Finding Meaning and Hope discussion series, training and certification for discussion facilitators, webinars and support groups, and referrals to a wide variety of additional services provided by Institute partners.

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OUR CHARITABLE COMMUNITY

Finding Meaning and Hope Sponsors

Finding Meaning and Hope is made possible through the generous funding provided by: