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Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™

(In Partnership with Lifescape Community Services)

2025-01-22 10:00:00 2025-01-22 11:30:00 America/Chicago Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™ East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Wednesday, January 22
10:00am - 11:30am

East

Friends of RPL Community Room

Caregivers of persons with dementia or chronic illness will learn a new stress management technique each week. Plan to attend all 9 sessions. FREE. Registration required/limited to 10. See more

The Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™ was created by WellMed Charitable Foundation, a non-profit organization that supports older adults and their caregivers with a special emphasis on wellness and prevention. A trained Lifescape Community Services professional will lead this 9-week course designed for the caregiver. Lifescape will provide gifts each week to help with the stress management techniques, a reusable water bottle and snacks. The event meets at RPL's East Branch in the Friends of RPL Community Room, a friendly, welcoming environment that allows for an opportunity to discuss experiences among others navigating similar situations. WellMed further describes its Stress-Busting Program™ as follows:

The Stress-Busting Program (SBP) for Family Caregivers™ is an evidence-based program that provides support to family caregivers of persons with dementia or a chronic illness.  It is proven to:

  • Improve the quality of life of family caregivers who are providing care to an older loved one.
  • Help caregivers manage their stress and cope better with their lives.

In the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™, caregivers will:

  • Learn about stress and its effects
  • Practice stress management techniques
  • Develop problem solving skills

https://www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/caregiver-support/caregiver-stress-busters/

https://lifescapeservices.org

Lifescape Rockford: 815-963-1609

East

ebirdsong@rockfordpubliclibrary.org
Phone: (815) 965-7606
Fax: (815) 963-7843
Branch manager
Erin Birdsong

Hours
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Mon, Nov 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Nov 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Nov 04 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Nov 05 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Nov 06 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sat, Nov 07 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Nov 08 Closed

About the library

Come visit the East Branch, located in the former Barnes & Noble building on East State St. The East Branch offers a 65-seat meeting room, free Wi-Fi, quiet study rooms, special areas for children and adults, and an expanded collection of books and media, as well as a Friends of RPL book shop.

Upcoming events

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Mon, Nov 09, 11:00am - 11:45am
Friends of RPL Community Room
NEW to East Branch! This interactive storytime for young children from birth to 24 months focuses on their development, incorporating music, movement, and reading.

Tue, Nov 10, 2:00pm - 2:45pm
Join us for a four-part monthly series focused on breathing techniques to relieve stress for seniors, as well as caregivers!

Tue, Nov 10, 4:30pm - 7:00pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Join fellow backgammon enthusiasts to refine your skills and enjoy some exciting games of backgammon!

Tue, Nov 10, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time - meets in the Children's Area. Will not meet 10/20, 10/27, 11/17, 11/24, 12/15 (Polar Express), 12/22 and 12/29.

Thu, Nov 12, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories and get moving in an interactive storytime that builds social and early literacy skills. Meets weekly except 10/22, 10/29, 11/19, 11/26, 12/24, 12/31.

Thu, Nov 12, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Join the Rockford Symphony Orchestra at the East Branch Library for a special musical storytime series designed for young children and their families!