Associate Professors Cristina Hendrix and Eleanor McConnell held a "deep dive" session on family caregiving, highlighting the work of the Duke Elder Family/Caregiver Training Center (DEFT) at the Duke Women's Weekend. The session concluded with interactive exercises and activities supporting positive physical approach for those caring for loves ones with dementia.

Duke Women's Weekend create the perfect environment for powerful initiatives, broad-minded change and fresh insight. As women from all over convene to converse, share experiences, impart wisdom and receive empowerment, the connections and opportunities help strengthen communities around the globe.