Category: CAREGIVING

CAREGIVING, Elaine Poker-Yount

Care Partners vs. Care Givers – Why It Matters

| 13 Minute Read
Elaine Poker-Yount, Aging and Dementia Care Educator at Successful Aging AZ, challenges us to rethink our role in supporting a loved one with dementia. Are we care givers, focused on tasks, or care partners, fostering connection and autonomy? Shifting from doing things for someone to doing things with them preserves dignity, encourages engagement, and strengthens relationships. Who do you want to be in your loved one’s journey? This simple mindset shift can make all the difference.

CAREGIVING

Developing Resilience as a Family Caregiver

| 5 Minute Read
Based on the work of Dr. Aaron Blight and used with permission. Resilience is a remarkable trait that enables caregivers to adapt and persevere through challenging circumstances. These unsung heroes continue to provide care and support to their loved ones, even when the path ahead seems daunting. But what lies behind the development of caregiver […]

CAREGIVING

The Pattern of Caregiver Development

| 4 Minute Read
Based on the work of Dr. Aaron Blight and used with permission. Navigating the role of a caregiver is akin to embarking on an intricate journey through uncharted terrain. Caregivers aren’t born with an innate knack for caregiving; instead, they grow into their roles, often in response to the evolving health conditions of their loved […]

CAREGIVING, Next Chapter

Next Chapter in My Life

| 8 Minute Read
The Next Chapter in My Life workshop series, developed by Lifespan Research Foundation, tailors the insightful Road Maps to Life Transitions workshops specifically for those navigating the later stages of adulthood. This period is marked by significant life milestones such as transitioning to retirement, facing the empty nest syndrome, dealing with the loss of loved […]

CAREGIVING

Creative Self-Care: Take a Doodle Break

| 6 Minute Read
November is National Family Caregiver Month as well as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month, a time to recognize and honor the incredible dedication and care that you provide to your loved ones, and particularly those with dementia. That's why we're introducing the "Caregiver Doodle Break" activity.

CAREGIVING

Apoyo a los cuidadores familiares de personas con demencia

| 4 Minute Read
Este programa es una discusión grupal estructurada que capacita a los cuidadores familiares con herramientas para ayudar a reducir el estrés y Desarrollar la resiliencia medida que enfrentan las complejidades de la pérdida continua que conlleva cuidar a alguien con demencia u otro deterioro cognitivo.

CAREGIVING, SUPPORT

Supporting Family Caregivers on the Navajo Nation

| 4 Minute Read
Duet's Meaning and Hope Institute is partnering with the the So'Tsoh Foundation to bring the Finding Meaning and Hope discussion series to family caregivers on the Navajo Nation.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, CAREGIVING

Family Caregiver Virtual Symposium

| 2 Minute Read
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.