Tag: Caregiving
CAREGIVING, Elaine Scholly
Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s with Elaine Scholly
April 29, 2025 | 3 Minute Read
Elaine Scholly, a family caregiver, author, and dementia educator, shares her personal journey through Alzheimer's in her book Alzheimer’s: Be Aware and Prepared, Caregiving at Any Age. A longtime volunteer with the Alzheimer’s Association, Elaine is dedicated to supporting dementia family caregivers with education, encouragement, and practical advice. Her new video series, Let’s Talk Alzheimer’s, offers helpful guidance for those navigating caregiving at any age.
CAREGIVING, Elaine Poker-Yount
To Dementia Care Partners – Stop Arguing: Focus on Winning the War not Fighting the Battles
April 16, 2025 | 11 Minute Read
Are you finding yourself stuck in the same arguments with your loved one, feeling exhausted and unheard? You’re not alone. Dementia and other age-related changes can impact how someone sees the world and responds to it. Aging and dementia care educator Elaine Poker-Yount encourages care partners to step back, reassess, and shift their mindset from controlling outcomes to fostering understanding. When you change the way you approach conversations, you reduce frustration and create a deeper emotional connection for both of you.
CAREGIVING, Elaine Poker-Yount
Care Partners vs. Care Givers – Why It Matters
March 5, 2025 | 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.
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Love Always: A Valentine’s Day Reminder for Caregivers
February 14, 2025 | 10 Minute Read
This Valentine’s Day, take a moment to honor the love you share with your loved one, even as caregiving brings new challenges. The love may look different now, but it remains just as strong and meaningful. Remember, it's okay to ask for help and take breaks. Respite care is a valuable resource, allowing you to recharge while ensuring your loved one continues to receive the care they deserve.
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Beyond the Brushstroke: The Power of Partnerships in Using Art to Educate and Connect
February 5, 2025 | 11 Minute Read
Art connects and heals, especially for those facing dementia. Through a partnership with Urbanists Collective, Duet offers Memoria En Mosaicos, an art workshop blending education, conversation, and painting to raise dementia awareness. These sessions, available for Spanish speakers, strengthen bonds and foster cross-cultural understanding, bridging the gap between caregivers, families, and communities.
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How to Advocate for Yourself at the Doctor’s as a Caregiver
February 3, 2025 | 13 Minute Read
Navigating the healthcare system as a caregiver can be overwhelming, but advocating for yourself and your loved one ensures they receive the best care. Advocacy involves asking questions, seeking alternative options, and utilizing resources like pharmacists, nurses, and administrative staff. Duet offers caregiver support groups and peer mentoring to help you feel more confident in your role.
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How Do I Say Goodbye to Someone I Love?
January 27, 2025 | 11 Minute Read
When is the right time to say goodbye to a loved one with dementia, a terminal illness, or a chronic condition? This blog offers compassionate advice on navigating the complex emotions of saying goodbye, challenges the idea of closure, and offers heartfelt advice for finding peace in your own way. Drawing insights from Dr. Pauline Boss’s Loving Someone Who Has Dementia, it provides practical tips and compassionate guidance to navigate grief and honor the love that remains.
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Supporting Someone Who Is Grieving: What to Say and Do
January 10, 2025 | 15 Minute Read
Do you know someone who has experience loss? Learn how to support someone who is grieving with empathy and understanding.