2026 is here! Did you make any resolutions? Aging and dementia care expert Elaine Poker-Yount shares her insight on what we could do this new year to be more proactive as family caregivers.
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.
What if your loved one with dementia could tell you exactly how they feel? Aging and dementia care expert Elaine Poker-Yount shares a powerful anonymous letter that offers a rare window into the emotional world of someone living with dementia—reminding us that even when words are lost, the person is still there.