Caregiver Specialist Program

The Stickney Township Office on Aging provides support for caregivers who care for elderly loved ones. Information and support are available to caregivers, helping them to reduce their stress and improve their situation. The Caregiver Specialist is available for personal consultation, provides educational opportunities and leads our support group geared towards the family caregiver.

Caring Crew Meetings

This group is designed for any caregiver/caregivers caring for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementias, to enjoy fellowship with other caregivers, participate in educational programs, and gain knowledge. Group meetings provide peer support and friendship. Lunch is provided. You are welcome to bring your loved one with you for a relaxing morning of friendship.

10a.m. To 12p.m.
The 3rd Tuesday of the month
LSV Senior Center
7745 S. Leamington Ave.
Burbank, IL 60459

Please contact (708) 636-8850 to preregister for lunch. Email for more information: info@townshipofstickney.org

Trualta

Trualta is an interactive eLearning platform to help manage care for aging adults at home.

Trualta helps families and informal caregivers managing care at home with a library of lessons on various topics, solving day-to-day needs. The lessons give simple, practical advice. Even better, lessons are short (about 5 minutes), making it easy to fit them into a busy schedule. Sign up for free at ageoptions-caregivers.com.

Caregivers are onboarded to an interactive eLearning environment, delivering engaging and personalized training. Lessons are created by experts in aging to provide professional-level training adapted for informal caregivers. The platform is easy to use for all ages, completely private, and accessible 24/7. No app is required, view on any browser, computer, laptop, phone, or tablet. Print material is available to supplement the digital platform.