Duke Dementia Family Support Program
Caregiver Collective Wisdom
Check out our new addition to the website, Caregiver Collective Wisdom! We asked e-news readers and support group attendees to tell us, “What do you wish someone had told you?”. On this page, you can read through the wisdom and compassion of the responses, with a range of practical caregiving advice and honest reflections on caring for a loved one with dementia.
Upcoming Support Group Dates
If you have not previously participated in a support group, but are interested in joining now, please contact the appropriate staff member.
African American Dementia Care Partners Support Group: Every third Tuesday at 7 p.m., contact Tiffany for info, 919-660-7508.
Long-Term Care Community Support Group: Every third Tuesday at noon, contact Natalie for information, 919-660-7542.
Duke Dementia Morning Care Partners: Every second Tuesday at 10:30 a.m. and fourth Wednesday at 10:30 a.m. (in-person), contact Tiffany for info, 919-660-7509.
Younger-Onset: Every second and fourth Tuesday at 7 p.m., contact Janeli if joining for the first time, 919-660-7565.
Daughters Concerned For Aging Relatives: Every first and third Wednesday at noon, contact Bobbi for info, 919-660-7542.
Duke Dementia Evening Care Partners: Every second and fourth Thursday at 6:30 p.m, contact Natalie for info, 919-660-7542.
PLWD Group: Every third Monday at 11:00 a.m. contact Janeli for info, 919-660-7565.
Caregiver Connections
Asking the Experts: Family Caregiver Panel Shares Their Experience with Long-Term Care Communities
Tuesday, March 21 at 2 p.m.
The decision for a family member to move to a long-term care community (assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing) is not easy. Join as three family members (a husband, daughter, and sister) share their experiences and answer questions on how they navigate having a family member in a residential care community.
If you have questions for the panel, you can send them to Natalie (natalie.leary@duke.edu). We will continue to offer live Q&A during the presentation. Click here to view and share the event flyer.
Click on this link to access the Zoom presentation the day of the event. OR call in by dialing 1-646-876-9923 Meeting ID: 965 7747 1018 Password: 3513
Upcoming Programs Events and Engagement Opportunities
Event Opportunities
Brain Health Reimagined Summit
Friday, March 17 9:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. (in-person)
Cary Senior Center, 120 Maury Odell Place, Cary
To register click here.
Hear from leading public and private sector experts on strategies that improve brain health using experiential learning and interactive skill practice. Discussion will include how to reframe the dementia diagnosis as an opportunity to form an action-oriented plan for the future. Hosted by Dementia Capable Cares.
Engagement Opportunities
Reflections Art Talks
The Nasher Museum of Art at Duke University is now offering both virtual and in-person tours through their Reflections: Alzheimer’s Program. If you are interested in learning more about this free engagement opportunity, please contact Natalie.
