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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

PERSONAL JOURNEYS

It’s More Than Caregiving

April 22, 2026 | 13 Minute Read
When your loved one receives a diagnosis like Alzheimer’s, your whole world changes. Audrey Fischer, Duet’s Marketing Intern, interviewed a family caregiver to learn more about her story and how Duet has helped her as she cared for her mother.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Arizona Gives Day 2026: One Day, One Purpose. A Lifetime of Impact. 

March 12, 2026 | 10 Minute Read
Support family caregivers this Arizona Gives Day! Your donation to Duet’s Meaning & Hope Institute provides vital services, strengthens our community, and offers you a tax benefit. Give today to make a difference!

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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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: