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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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Emotional Support

Learn about taking care of yourself, understanding difficult feelings, and when to seek professional counseling.

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Physical Support

Learn about the stages of dementia, when to see a doctor, and when to make decisions about care.

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Finding Meaning and Hope Discussion Series

Join fellow family caregivers in this 10-session series to learn new ways to stay strong, healthy and resilient.

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Start Your Journey

Are you caring for someone with dementia or another cognitive impairment and not sure where to start? We’re here to help.

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– Kathrine, Family Caregiver

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

CAREGIVING TIPS

New Year, New You? Viewing Resolutions Differently

January 21, 2026 | 14 Minute Read
2026 is here! Did you make any resolutions? Aging and dementia care expert Elaine Poker-Yount shares her insight on what we could do this new year to be more proactive as family caregivers.

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Making a Statement

January 14, 2026 | 24 Minute Read
After years of caring for his wife, Peggy who was diagnosed with dementia, Graham Bousfield now mentors other caregivers through Duet. This month, he shares why statements, not questions, often open the door to deeper connection.

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Tackling Some of the More Challenging Moments of Dementia

December 10, 2025 | 19 Minute Read
Aging and dementia care expert Elaine Poker-Yount reflects on November as both Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. She explores why caregivers need intentional self-care, how emotional memories shape dementia behaviors, and practical, compassionate strategies for responding to repeated questions, accusations, and the longing to “go home."
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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: