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Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™

(In Partnership with Lifescape Community Services)

2025-02-12 10:00:00 2025-02-12 11:30:00 America/Chicago Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™ East - Friends of RPL Community Room

Wednesday, February 12
10:00am - 11:30am

Add to Calendar 2025-02-12 10:00:00 2025-02-12 11:30:00 America/Chicago Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers™ 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 East - Friends of RPL Community Room

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

Phone: 815-966-2748
Fax: 815-226-1538
Branch manager
Al Carter

Hours
We're closed Friday July 04 due to Independence Day
Mon, Jun 30 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Tue, Jul 01 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Wed, Jul 02 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Thu, Jul 03 10:00AM to 8:00PM
Fri, Jul 04 Closed
(Independence Day)
Sat, Jul 05 10:00AM to 6:00PM
Sun, Jul 06 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

Tue, Jul 01, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time. This weekly storytime meets in the Children's Area (except 6/24).

Wed, Jul 02, 6:00pm - 7:45pm
Friends of RPL Community Room
Craving some company and conversation while you work your fiber craft? Bring your current project/supplies for some social stitching. All levels. Meets the first nonholiday Wednesday of each month.

Thu, Jul 03, 10:15am - 11:00am
Children's Area
Meet new friends, listen to stories & get moving in this interactive storytime designed to build social, fine motor & early literacy skills. Meets weekly in the Children's Area (except 6/26)

Thu, Jul 03, 4:15pm - 7:00pm
Try our Digital Escape Room, based on popular books. Games will be accessed via public computers that will be reserved for this event. No library cards required. First come first served.

Cancelled
Mon, Jul 07, 10:15am - 11:00am
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Tue, Jul 08, 3:00pm - 3:45pm
Stop into the Rockford Public Library's Mobile Library.

Tue, Jul 08, 6:00pm - 6:45pm
Children's Area
Tuesday evening stories and music topped off with a little coloring time. This weekly storytime meets in the Children's Area (except 6/24).