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Free discussion group for family caregivers launches in Scottsdale
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By Michelle Talsma Everson
Duet: Partners In Health & Aging offers a resource for family caregivers in its “Finding Meaning and Hope” video discussion series in Scottsdale.
Based on the book “Loving Someone Who Has Dementia: How to Find Hope While Coping with Stress and Grief” by Pauline Boss, Ph.D., the video series will introduce participants to skills to help them stay strong, healthy and resilient.
The free 10-week group discussion is designed for full-time, part-time, or long-distance family caregivers. Through partner organizations and trained volunteers, many video discussion series groups are starting up in early 2020.
A new video discussion group will begin Jan. 13, 2020 and take place on the second and fourth Mondays of every month through May 25, 2020. It will be at Shepherd of the Desert, 9590 E. Shea Blvd. and interested attendees should RSVP with Carol Witt at wittycarolaz@gmail.com.
“The power of the video series is that each week, through a 20-minute video, Dr. Boss gives family caregivers an understanding of their ambiguous loss journey and teaches them the techniques that are crucial to reducing their stress, reclaiming hope and improving their health and well-being,” said Ann Wheat, executive director of Duet.
Other video discussion series groups will take place in Chandler/Sun Lakes, Carefree and Ahwatukee.
“Dr. Boss’ theory on ambiguous loss gave a name to what I confront daily,” said Kim, a family caregiver. “Although I continue to grieve and miss what used to be a wonderful partnership with my wife, I am now much more able to identify new joys in our life together. This has been life changing for me and helped me be more present and positive when I am caring for my spouse.”
”I couldn’t believe how Dr. Boss was stating the thoughts and feelings I have, and sharing ways of dealing with them to help caregivers through this journey and come out the other side,” said Sandy, a family caregiver.
New “Finding Meaning and Hope” video discussion groups are frequently being added. To find the most updated list of groups, visit www.duetaz.org/family-caregiver or contact Janet Richards at richards@duetaz.org or (602) 274-5022, ext. 141.
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.
Editor’s Note: Michelle Talsma Everson is the public relations coordinator for Duet and a freelance writer.
