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A Global Day of Giving: Celebrate GivingTuesday with Duet
November 26, 2024
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!
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Duet Year End Compassion Challenge
November 26, 2024
Nearly a decade ago, Sylvia found herself unexpectedly raising her grandchildren – Isaiah, then 8, and Josie, just three years old – after one of […]
ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog
Honoring Pauline Boss, Ph.D.: Transforming the Family Caregiver Journey with Meaning and Hope
November 25, 2024
Duet: Partners In Health & Aging and the Meaning & Hope Institute recently celebrated Dr. Pauline Boss for her pioneering research on ambiguous loss, which has reshaped how caregivers navigate the challenges of dementia care. Her work provides invaluable tools for coping with grief, finding hope, and building resilience in the face of uncertainty.
ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS
Honoring 37 Years of Compassionate Service: Celebrating John Hanks’ Powerful Legacy of Care
November 14, 2024
“’I believe that friends are quiet angels who lift us to our feet when our wings have trouble remembering how to fly.’ I believe there […]
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“Leave No One Behind”: The Unbreakable Bond of a Military Veteran Family Caregiver
November 5, 2024
“That sense of duty and obligation that military people live…their value system, their cultural system…can sometimes be a huge chain with a big lock and […]
CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT
Empowering Family Caregivers: Tips to Brighten the Holidays
October 23, 2024
This time of year, expectations of cheer can set us up for a let-down of our “ho, ho, ho” and “fa, la, la.” If you’re […]
Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT
Mentors: Caregiving Superheroes in Disguise
August 24, 2024
Duet’s Mentor/Mentee Service Equips Family Caregivers “Diane said that she felt it was a privilege to care for her husband. And I think I might […]
Blog, GRANDPARENTS, SUPPORT
How Sharon Found Essential Tools for Parenting her Grandkids in the Digital Age Through Duet
August 21, 2024
“Duet has been and still is my support. Participation in Duet’s discussions remind I’m not alone, and sharing in the support group allows us to […]