UpliftedCare Community Grief Center is hosting two free programs in April designed to support families navigating caregiving and grief.
UpliftedCare understands the ups and downs of caregiving and offers our Caregivers Support Group, designed to provide support, understanding and expert advice each month.
Monthly Caregiver Support Group
The Caregiver Support Group meets from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8th, at 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914.
This month’s speaker is Darla Savoie, LPN, UpliftedCare’s Clinical Intake Liaison. With over three decades of health care experience, Savoie will discuss how to advocate effectively for loved ones, including what questions to ask doctors about prognosis and treatment options, how to plan legally and financially and practical strategies to reduce caregiver stress.
“Many families don’t know what questions to ask their doctors or what steps to take before a loved one’s condition worsens,” UpliftedCare’s Clinical Intake Liaison, Savoie, said. “This group gives caregivers the tools and support they need to navigate these decisions with confidence.”
Attendees are encouraged to bring questions. Light lunch and refreshments will be provided. Registration is required. To ensure adequate materials are prepared, RSVP for this event by calling 815-939-4141.
The Business Side of Death Workshop Series
Part 1 of UpliftedCare’s three-part workshop series, “The Business Side of Death,” will be held from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. Saturday, April 18th, at the same location.
The series addresses a gap many grieving families face: the overwhelming number of practical decisions required after losing someone close. Participants will learn how to navigate probate, manage financial accounts, handle insurance claims and address other business-related obligations.
“Grief is emotional, but it’s also logistical,” said a UpliftedCare spokesperson. “Families often don’t know where to start. This workshop breaks down those tasks into manageable steps.”
All workshop materials and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required.
How to Register
Both programs are completely free. To register for the Caregiver Support Group or the workshop series, call UpliftedCare at 815-939-4141.
UpliftedCare Community Grief Center offers free grief support services to anyone in the community at any stage of their grief journey. For more information, call 815-939-4141.
Please see our full list of support groups and the schedule below. Grief Support Groups are held weekly unless noted below.
Mondays:
Loss of a Parent/Sibling – 10 a.m.
Finding Your New Normal – 10 a.m.
Grief Walk & Talk 12:00 p.m. (Meet at Perry Farm – Weather Permitting)
Tuesdays:
Women’s Grief Group– 10 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Spousal loss – 4:00 p.m. – 5:30 p.m.
Wednesdays:
Spousal Loss – 10 a.m.
Moving Through Grief Yoga – 10 am – (3rd Wednesday of each month)
Child Loss – 4 pm (1st & 3rd Wednesday of each month)
Pregnancy/Infant Loss (2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month)
Thursdays:
Grief Book Club (4th Thursday each month)
Saturdays:
Monthly Kid’s Hour – 12 pm (3rd Saturday of the month; January, February, April, May, June, July, August & November)