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Stress-Busting Program for Family Caregivers
 Agencies/Organizations Providing Family Caregivers:
Don't Miss Out on This Master Training Opportunity!
Agencies interested being leaders in empowering caregivers by providing the Stress-Busting Program in their local communities should contact the non-profit WellMed Charitable Foundation (WCF). A Master Training Opportunity is now available: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., April 23-24 WellMed Winter Park 1555 Howell Branch Road, Suite B-4 Winter Park, FL 32789 Please register by cob Friday, April 4. For more information, or register: email: Stressbusters@wellmed.net; go to www.caregiverstressbusters.org , or call 866-390-6491. Additional Master Training classes will be held thoughout the year. |
Stress-Busting Program Master Trainer Opportunity
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Some Background About the Stress-Busting Program
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The Stress-Busting Program (SBP) is designed to reduce stress, anxiety, and depression and improve the quality of life for family caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Developed by Dr. Sharon Lewis, the SBP meets the Administration on Aging's highest criteria for evidence-based programs. The SBP has a  | |
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proven track record of success in helping family caregivers to manage their stress and cope better with their lives. "With so many families struggling to cope with the challenge of caring for someone with Alzheimer's, it is important for us to be able to offer a program that we know will reduce their stress and improve their quality of life," Carol Zernial, WellMed Charitable Foundation Executive Director. "Many caregivers have commented that the program saved them from going into a deep depression...it saved their lives,"  | |
Dr. Sharon Lewis
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Proven research results over the past 17 years documents that family caregivers learned about a variety of stress management techniques during the 9-week program. Participants receive many resources including a handbook, relaxation strategies DVD, and meditation CD. The Stress-Busting classes are led by two trained grou facilitators who can provide the program at churches, senior centers, senior housing, assisted living, and other locations that are convenient for family caregivers. |
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Save the Date: "Big Give S.A." is May 6
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Caregiver SOS is excited to be part of the Big Give SA - a 24-hour online giving event set for Tuesday, May 6. Starting at midnight, every dollar donated helps us qualify for potential matching funds to support quality programs that help caregivers and seniors nationwide. We'll be joining other non-profits across San Antonio for this 24-hour web-a-thon. Check www.facebook.com/BigGiveSA often for more updates. |
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This Eblast Courtesy of WellMed Charitable Foundation
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