Nearly a decade ago, Sylvia found herself unexpectedly raising her grandchildren – Isaiah, then 8, and Josie, just three years old – after one of her adult children’s struggles with addiction led to incarceration. Like 62,000 grandparents raising grandchildren in Arizona, Sylvia faced overwhelming challenges. But amidst the hardships of being a widow, returning to work full-time, and taking on the role of “mom” instead of “nana,” thanks to donors like you, Sylvia and her grandfamily are thriving today.
No One Should Face Life’s Aging Challenges Alone
Sylvia’s story of resilience, love, and hope exemplifies how your support is changing lives across generations, for generations. Sylvia reflects on the past decade, “It was so hard in the beginning, but Duet made it easier. Your support helped us through some of the darkest times. Today, my grandchildren are thriving, and I couldn’t have done it without you.” Thanks to you – our generous donors, volunteers, and partners, Duet is here when you need us, for as long as you need us.
Compassion Today, Hope for Tomorrow
Your year-end donation today delivers compassion, dignity, and hope for tomorrow for thousands of grandparents raising children, family caregivers, and homebound adults who rely on Duet’s free-of-charge services for their health and well-being. Whether you give your gift of time, treasure, or both, your support delivers help and hope to families and aging adults who need it most. Thank you for making your meaningful year-end donation today.
Dr. Robert Waldinger is not only a psychiatrist and psychoanalyst but also a Zen priest, bringing a unique perspective to his research on happiness and human connections. As the director of the Harvard Study of Adult Development, he has spent decades studying what makes people thrive at every stage of life. His work has been recognized with numerous awards, and he continues to share his findings with the world through his book, The Good Life, and his popular TED Talk.