
Duet Offers Free Online Series for Dementia Family Caregivers
Sunday, February 13, 2022 8:00 AM - Saturday, June 25, 2022 8:00 AM (MST)
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Duet Offers Free Online Series for Dementia Family Caregivers
New Groups Starting in February and March
PHOENIX, Ariz. (Feb. 9, 2022) - Are you caring for someone with Dementia? Finding Meaning and Hope is a unique, free discussion series for family members caring for someone with Alzheimer’s or dementia. The 10-week, series offers effective strategies for managing on-going stress and grief associated with caregiving, while regaining hope and building resiliency.
“The series is based on the groundbreaking book Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief,” said Janet Richards, Duet Family Caregiver Services Director. “It’s built on research and years of practical experience and offers real help to people dealing with the challenges, losses and rewards of being a family caregivers.”
The series is led by trained facilitators and features videos of Dr. Pauline Boss, author of the book, with family caregivers discussing specific challenges and techniques to stay healthy, strong and positive.
97 percent of caregivers report Finding Meaning and Hope helped them reduce stress.
Upcoming 2022 Series
February 13-June 25, via Zoom February 24-May 5, via Zoom
2nd & 4th Sundays, 2 - 3:30 p.m. AZ Thursdays, 12:30 - 2 p.m. AZ
RSVP: Barbara L. Austin RSVP: Justin McBride
bleeaustin@gmail.com or (480) 694-8067 mcbride@duetaz.org or (602) 274-5022 ext. 122
February 24-April 28, via Zoom March 7-August 1, In-person, Scottsdale, AZ
Thursdays, 10 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. AZ 1st & 3rd Mondays, 2 - 3:30 p.m. AZ
RSVP: Alexandra Rivera 7601 E. Shea Blvd, Room D103
arivera@cochise.az.gov or (520) 432-9496 ellykenis@yahoo.com or (602) 300-6634
March 22-May 24, via Zoom
Tuesdays, 10:30 a.m. - 12 p.m. AZ
For LGBTQ+ Family Caregivers
mcbride@duetaz.org or (602) 274-5022, ext. 122
About Duet: Partners In Health & Aging: Duet is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to promote health and well-being through vitally needed services to homebound adults, family caregivers, faith communities, and grandfamilies. Duet’s free-of-charge services are available in the greater Phoenix area. To volunteer, donate or ask for help, go to www.duetaz.org or call (602) 274-5022.
10000 North 31st Avenue, Suite D200
Phoenix, AZ 85051 United States
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