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Duke Dementia Family Support Program

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Duke Dementia Family Support Program

DDFSP provides education, support and engagement for people living with dementia and their care partners.

Services are provided free of charge and no affiliation with Duke Health is needed to participate.

05/12/2026

Check out May's newsletter with articles on confabulation, recognizing behavioral symptoms, activities to enjoy during spring, and much more! We hope you'll join us Wednesday, May 13th at 1pm for Caregiver Connections on our online guide, Next Steps.

Spending time outside doesn’t have to mean a big outing. A stroll around the neighborhood, a visit to a garden store, or even watering plants on the patio can all be meaningful ways to connect. This DementiaWho! article offers several simple, easy-to-do outdoor activity ideas. As an added benefit,...

04/14/2026

In this month's newsletter, we are excited to share the first edition of Next Steps: A Guide for Families After a Dementia Diagnosis. We hope this guide offers insight, tips, and resources to families throughout their dementia journey. Happy reading!

After years as an idea and months in the making, we’re grateful to share the first edition of Next Steps: A Guide for Families After a Dementia Diagnosis.

02/10/2026

This month's newsletter features articles about changing relationships as many prepare to celebrate a different kind of Valentine's Day with their partner living with memory and thinking changes. And mark your calendar for March's webinar! Happy reading!

Valentine’s Day can bring mixed emotions for caregivers supporting someone with dementia. The relationship you once knew may change, as roles shift from partner or child to caregiver, and communication or intimacy may look different. Love and connection can still be present — holding hands, list...

01/13/2026

The new year is a great time to review estate documents & care plans. This month's newsletter features helpful articles to better understand these documents & resources. Be sure to mark your calendar for the upcoming Caregiver Connections! Happy reading!

A new year is a natural time to review plans and make sure important documents are up to date. While old documents may still be valid, a dementia diagnosis, a death in the family, or a move to another state make it especially important to update – or at least review – estate documents. Revisitin...

12/09/2025

This month's newsletter features articles and educational webinars on caregiving during the holidays, along with helpful gift guides for both individuals living with dementia and care partners. Wishing all peaceful and warm holidays! Happy reading!

From our team to each of you, we wish you a holiday season filled with as much peace, comfort, and joy as possible. We are deeply grateful for the opportunity to partner with you as you navigate the uncertainties and challenges dementia can bring. Even in the hardest times, we hope you experience mo...

11/11/2025

This month's newsletter features a special "thank you" to all the families who connect with our program and support our work. Your generosity helps us reach families impacted by dementia across the state (and beyond) at no cost! Happy reading!

Each November, we hit pause to say a huge “thank you!” Your generosity is what makes everything we do possible. The words might sound familiar but trust us — the excitement and gratitude behind them are brand new every year.

10/14/2025

October's newsletter is filled with rich resources on sundowning, understanding dementia, caregiver stress, and how to support someone with cognitive changes in voting. Happy reading!

As election season approaches, you may wonder whether your person with dementia should vote. A dementia diagnosis does not disqualify someone from voting. The real question is whether they still have the capacity to vote.

09/09/2025

September is National Falls Prevention Awareness Month! This month's newsletter opens with articles & helpful links on preventing falls for those living with dementia. Be sure to check out our upcoming Caregiver Connections webinars too. Happy reading!

Living with dementia greatly increases a person's risk of falling, creating serious challenges for both individuals and families. Cognitive changes – such as impaired judgment, confusion, and difficulty with depth perception – can turn a familiar home into an environment filled with potential ha...

08/12/2025

Exploring a move to residential care comes with many unique and difficult questions. This month's newsletter features an article with helpful considerations to guide families through the emotional decision. Happy reading!

One of the most common — and most difficult — questions we hear from families is: “When is it time for my loved one with dementia to live in residential care?” There’s no one-size-fits-all answer. Every family’s situation is unique. But dementia is a progressive illness, and over time, t...

07/08/2025

Summer heat can be dangerous for persons living with dementia. This month’s newsletter features tips for caregivers to get through the dog days of summer. Happy reading and stay cool!

With unusually high temperatures in North Carolina this summer, people living with dementia face extra risk. They may not notice dehydration or heat stroke, and extreme heat can worsen behavioral symptoms like wandering.

Address

3600 Duke Univ Medical Ctr
Durham, NC
27710

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 5pm
Thursday	8:30am - 5pm
Friday	8:30am - 5pm

Telephone

+19196607510

Website

http://www.dukefamilysupport.org/

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