Articles & Stories To Support You On Your Journey

The holidays can feel especially challenging when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. As traditions shift and changes set in, it’s important to acknowledge the grief you may feel while also embracing new ways to connect. Dr. Pauline Boss’s both/and thinking reminds us that we can grieve what has been lost and find hope in what’s yet to come. This season, allow yourself the space to feel all of it—sadness, joy, and everything in between.

Discover how Duet's Meaning and Hope Institute empowers family caregivers like Barbara, a veteran navigating her husband's advanced Parkinson’s. No one should face caregiving challenges alone—explore support for dementia caregivers, ambiguous loss resources, and family caregiving programs, including Dr. Pauline Boss’s Finding Meaning and Hope series. Your support brings compassion and hope today and tomorrow.

GivingTuesday, the Tuesday after Thanksgiving, unites over 30 million people worldwide to support nonprofits like Duet: Partners In Health & Aging. Your gift helps homebound adults, family caregivers, and grandfamilies while making a positive impact in your community—and offers a tax benefit too. Celebrate hope and make a difference this holiday season!

Duet: Partners In Health & Aging and the Meaning & Hope Institute recently celebrated Dr. Pauline Boss for her pioneering research on ambiguous loss, which has reshaped how caregivers navigate the challenges of dementia care. Her work provides invaluable tools for coping with grief, finding hope, and building resilience in the face of uncertainty.

The Meaning & Hope Institute is honored to have been invited to help elevate the voices of family caregivers through a story featured on CBS Saturday Morning.

The work of the Meaning & Hope Institute is based on the pioneering work of Pauline Boss, Ph.D., and her groundbreaking book for family caregivers, Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping With Stress and Grief