Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Piecing Together Care: A Quilter’s Journey Supporting Her Veteran Husband with Dementia

Quilting is more than an art—it’s an act of love. For Sandra Burson, a dedicated quilter and caregiver, stitching together fabric mirrors the way she pieces together moments of clarity and care for her husband, Greg, a Navy veteran living with vascular dementia. Through the challenges of caregiving, Sandra has found strength and support with Duet: Partners In Health & Aging. With resources like Duet’s Finding Meaning & Hope discussion series, caregivers like Sandra can find guidance, connection, and encouragement. Read more about Sandra’s journey and the vital support Duet provides

Blog, ORIENTATION, VOLUNTEERS

Finding Clarity and Purpose Through Volunteering

Retired teacher Monica Dorfman found purpose and fulfillment volunteering with Duet—supporting homebound adults, building friendships, and making a lasting impact—discover how you can too!

CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Empowering Family Caregivers: Tips to Brighten the Holidays

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

Discover the story of a superhero caregiver mentor and the impact she is making for a new caregiver with wisdom and support.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Caregivers Giving Back

From Receiving to Giving: The Evolution of Caregiver Support in Duet Our Duet support groups are forums of give and take. Initially, caregivers join to […]

Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

January is National Mentoring Month: Caregiving Takes a Village, and Sometimes a Mentor

Eileen Parry, a retired teacher and caregiver for her husband, Jon, found hope and resilience through Duet’s mentor/mentee program. Her mentor, Scott Drysdale, offers invaluable support: “He’s walking my walk. He’s been there, done that, and understands my experience.” Together, they navigate the challenges of Parkinson’s caregiving, turning shared struggles into strength. Duet’s services empower caregivers like Eileen with tools, community, and mentorship to thrive, even in tough times.

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

Welcome Our New Meaning & Hope Institute Program Director, Celeste Plumlee

Join us in welcoming Celeste Plumlee as Program Director of the Meaning & Hope Institute. Celeste brings with her a great deal of experience supporting […]

ANNOUNCEMENTS, Blog, CAREGIVERS, SUPPORT

A New National Initiative of Wellbeing for Family Caregivers

Duet Kicks Off National Partnership with Lifespan Research Foundation and its Founder, Robert Waldinger, M.D., of Harvard University Lessons from the longest study on happiness […]