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!
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.
“There are people hurting the same way [as you] and they need your support.” Family caregiver, Judy Hunter, shares why Duet family caregiver support groups are so important. Judy met Charles on a blind date when she was 17 years old. Together they embody the model of a deeply committed and enduring partnership. Loveland, Colorado, […]
Help Family Caregivers and Reduce Your Arizona State Income Tax No one should have to face their caregiving journey alone. You can deliver compassion, dignity, and hope to family caregivers and receive a dollar-for-dollar state tax credit. Duet is an Arizona Qualifying Charitable Tax Credit Organization, which benefits you when you donate: Reduce the amount […]
Since 2016, Finding Meaning and Hope facilitators have been helping family caregivers better understand and unpack the complex emotions that emerge when caring for individuals with dementia. Become a Finding Meaning and Hope facilitator with the Meaning & Hope Institute's training, offering guidance for healthcare professionals, support group leaders, advocates, and caregivers.
On October 13, 2022, Duet hosted an inspiring virtual symposium designed to help family caregivers gain practical strategies to help with their caregiving journeys. Watch the recording of this eye opening event.