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Caregiver Services & Support

Elder Care Services is committed to providing support services to individuals and their caregivers. These services help those receiving and providing care have access to important tools and information. Services include education, support groups and referrals to available programs and services.


Stress-Busting Dementia Caregiver Classes

Our next set of classes will begin in early 2024.

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Class Flyer

The Stress-Busting Program (SBP) for Family Caregivers ™ is a 9-week 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 and help caregivers manage their stress.  Attendees must attend at least 7 classes. In the Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers ™, caregivers will:

  • Learn about stress and its effects;
  • Practice stress management techniques
  • Develop problem-solving skills
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TCARE for Caregivers

Tailored Support for Caregivers

Are you a caregiver who is feeling stressed or overwhelmed? There are many supports available to caregivers, but sometimes it can be hard to know where to start. Our TCARE for Caregivers self-assessment tool can help you identify what resources and supports are available to help you with your individual needs as a caregiver. Results from the self-assessment will be sent to our TCARE Specialist who will reach out to you to offer further assistance. 

You must live in DeKalb County, Illinois to participate in TCARE for Caregivers through Elder Care Services. Please reach out to your local senior service provider if you live outside of DeKalb County.

Self-Assessment Tool

Available Support Groups

General Caregiver Support Group

4th Tuesday monthly at 6pm

RSVP: team@ecsdekalb.org

or

815-758-6550

Caregiver Support Group Flyer

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link

Meeting ID: 293 662 345 774
Passcode: av6HoG

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

1st and 3rd Wednesdays monthly at 1pm

RSVP: team@ecsdekalb.org

or

815-758-6550

Dementia Caregivers Support Group

Microsoft Teams Link - 1st Week
Meeting ID: 220 259 343 331
Passcode: 6GEfC2
Microsoft Teams Link - 3rd Week
Meeting ID: 262 386 042 370
Passcode: 2DMppx

Chronic Illness Support Group

3rd Friday monthly at 2pm

RSVP: team@ecsdekalb.org

or

815-758-6550

Chronic Illness Support Group Flyer

Microsoft Teams Meeting Link
Meeting ID: 242 645 707 092
Passcode: uQAfX9