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Holiday Grief: Navigating Change When a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Dementia
December 13, 2024 | 11 Minute Read
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.
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Family Caregiver Year End Compassion Challenge
December 4, 2024 | 7 Minute Read
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.
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A Global Day of Giving: Celebrate GivingTuesday with Duet
November 29, 2024 | 10 Minute Read
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!
DR. BOSS
Honoring Pauline Boss, Ph.D.: Transforming the Family Caregiver Journey with Meaning and Hope
November 27, 2024 | 16 Minute Read
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.
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Duet Meaning & Hope on CBS Saturday Morning
March 1, 2024 | 8 Minute Read
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.
Meet the Expert
Meet Dr. Pauline Boss
February 17, 2024 | 18 Minute Read
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
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Meet Dr. Robert Waldinger
February 16, 2024 | 10 Minute Read
Robert Waldinger, M.D., Harvard professor and psychiatrist, leads the renowned Harvard Study of Adult Development, tracking lives for over 80 years to understand the long-term impact of childhood experiences on health and wellbeing. Author of "The Good Life," he shares insights on healthy human development and directs the Lifespan Research Foundation, bridging research with public understanding.
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Meet Dr. Aaron Blight
February 15, 2024 | 11 Minute Read
Aaron Blight, Ed.D., is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. He is the Founder of Caregiving Kinetics and has been recognized as a “Top 100 Healthcare Leader” by the International Forum on Advancements in Healthcare.
Dr. Blight works with providers that serve aging and disabled populations to deliver workforce consulting, training for front-line caregivers, focus group research, and leadership advisory services.