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.
After years of caring for his wife, Peggy who was diagnosed with dementia, Graham Bousfield now mentors other caregivers through Duet. This month, he shares why statements, not questions, often open the door to deeper connection.
Aging and dementia care expert Elaine Poker-Yount reflects on November as both Alzheimer’s Awareness Month and National Family Caregivers Month. She explores why caregivers need intentional self-care, how emotional memories shape dementia behaviors, and practical, compassionate strategies for responding to repeated questions, accusations, and the longing to “go home."
Congratulations to Linda Rode and Deanne Poulos, two Duet affiliates, receiving Banner Alzheimer’s Institute’s Shine a Light Awards for their compassion and dedication to supporting family caregivers and raising dementia awareness.
After years of caring for his wife, Peggy, with dementia, Graham Bousfield now mentors other caregivers through Duet. In this reflective piece, he shares how learning to validate another person’s reality, rather than correct it, can deepen empathy, strengthen relationships, and transform grief into wisdom.