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This April, UpliftedCare Community Grief Center in Bourbonnais is running two complimentary programs for people managing caregiving responsibilities and the practical fallout after a death. Both sessions focus on concrete steps families can take now — from advocating with medical teams to handling probate and insurance — reducing confusion when time and emotions are tight.
Caregiver support: practical guidance and peer connection
The monthly Caregiver Support Group meets Wednesday, April 8, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais. Darla Savoie, LPN and UpliftedCare’s Clinical Intake Liaison, will lead the discussion drawing on more than 30 years in health care.
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Savoie will outline what to ask clinicians about prognosis and treatment options, steps for legal and financial preparedness, and everyday techniques to reduce caregiver stress. Attendees are invited to bring questions and share experiences in a confidential setting.
Light lunch and refreshments will be available. Space is limited; organizers ask that participants RSVP by calling 815-939-4141 so materials and seating can be arranged.
The Business Side of Death: a three-part workshop begins April 18
Part one of UpliftedCare’s three-session series, titled “The Business Side of Death,“ takes place Saturday, April 18, from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the same Bourbonnais address.
The series is designed to help grieving families sort the administrative tasks that follow a loss: navigating probate, closing or transferring financial accounts, filing insurance claims and fulfilling other obligations that can quickly become overwhelming.
UpliftedCare emphasizes that grief includes both emotional and logistical work; the workshops break down those tasks into step-by-step actions. Materials and light refreshments will be provided. Registration is required and free of charge.
- What: Caregiver Support Group (Apr 8) and The Business Side of Death — Part 1 (Apr 18)
- Where: 3115 N. 1000 West Road, Bourbonnais, IL 60914
- Cost: Free
- To register: Call 815-939-4141
- Provided: Workshop materials, light lunch/snacks
Who these programs help
Caregivers juggling appointments and decision-making will find immediate tips for communicating with medical teams and planning next steps. Families recently bereaved will get a clear roadmap for the administrative work that follows a death — a practical complement to emotional support.
| Day | Group / Time |
|---|---|
| Mondays | Loss of a Parent/Sibling — 10:00 a.m.; Finding Your New Normal — 10:00 a.m.; Grief Walk & Talk — 12:00 p.m. (meet at Perry Farm; weather permitting) |
| Tuesdays | Women’s Grief Group — 10:00–11:30 a.m.; Spousal Loss — 4:00–5:30 p.m. |
| Wednesdays | Spousal Loss — 10:00 a.m.; Moving Through Grief Yoga — 10:00 a.m. (3rd Wednesday); Child Loss — 4:00 p.m. (1st & 3rd Wednesday); Pregnancy/Infant Loss — (2nd & 4th Wednesday) |
| Thursdays | Grief Book Club — (4th Thursday each month) |
| Saturdays | Monthly Kids’ Hour — 12:00 p.m. (3rd Saturday in Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug & Nov) |
All services at UpliftedCare Community Grief Center are available at no charge and are open to anyone in the community seeking support at any stage of grief. For questions or to reserve a place at either April event, call 815-939-4141.
