Category: PERSONAL JOURNEYS

PERSONAL JOURNEYS

From Zoom to Real Life: How an Online Support Group Sparked a Lasting Friendship

| 9 Minute Read
Online support groups offer more than just a place to talk—they create a space where caregivers can connect, feel seen, and find strength in one another. In Duet’s Caring for Aging Parents support group, Julie and Tammy, two caregivers from different states, formed a deep friendship rooted in compassion, shared grief, and mutual support. Despite never having met in person, their virtual connection became a lifeline through the emotional challenges of caregiving.

PERSONAL JOURNEYS

Sharing the journey: How one caregiver is lifting others through loss 

| 18 Minute Read
When Linda’s husband was diagnosed with Lewy body dementia, she faced overwhelming grief. Hear how she found strength through Duet’s caregiver programs—and how she’s now guiding others through loss, healing, and life beyond caregiving.

PERSONAL JOURNEYS

How a Family Dementia Journey Led to a Lifeline for Caregivers 

| 13 Minute Read
When Ann Wheat’s sister was diagnosed with Posterior Cortical Atrophy, a rare form of dementia, her world changed in an instant. During a support group, a fellow caregiver suggested reading Loving Someone Who Has Dementia by Dr. Pauline Boss. That recommendation set Ann on a path to help other caregivers find strength, connection, and hope. This is the story of how Finding Meaning and Hope started.

PERSONAL JOURNEYS

Helping Caregivers Navigate Ambiguous Loss 

| 15 Minute Read
After seeing the unique struggles of dementia caregivers, Jennifer Grand became a facilitator for Duet’s Finding Meaning and Hope discussion series. Hear about she started and how you can make a difference.