Caregiver Support
As a caregiver, you may find yourself managing many daily tasks for a loved one — preparing meals, shopping, paying bills, and more. Today, an estimated one in four households helps an older adult maintain their independence and dignity in various ways. Four out of five caregivers are unpaid family members, and many report feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or emotionally drained.
Our Caregiver Support Program provides a wide range of services and resources to help caregivers navigate the everyday challenges and stress that come with this important role.
Take Our Caregiver Support Services Survey
Click here for the survey in English.
Click here for the survey in Spanish.
Support Groups & Classes
TruAlta
Connect with other caregivers and find support, resources, and guidance when you need it.
TruAlta is a learning library full of caregiving topics and resources for all sorts of needs and support. Through a wide range of content, you can find videos, audio, articles, toolkits, and many more to help you navigate caregiving.
TruAlta Topics
| Heart Health | Dementia & Alzheimer's | Mobility Falls |
| Kidney Disease | General Caregiving | Parkinson's Disease |
| Lung Health | Caring for Older Adults | Stroke |
| Diabetes | Caregiver Wellness | End of Life Care |
| Mental Illness | Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities | Caring for Kids |
| Medications | Lung Health |
Click here to sign up for TruAlta or contact Pat Penfold, Transitions Coordinator, by phone at 630-553-9100 or by email ppenfold@kendallcountyil.gov.
Stressbusters for Caregivers Classes
Support, Practical Tools, & Relief For Caregivers - Caring for a an adult family member or loved one with a chronic illness or dementia is an act of deep love, but it can also take a profound toll on your own physical, emotional, and mental well-being. You don’t have to carry that weight alone.
Our Stress-Busting Program for Caregivers is designed to give you the practical tools you need to manage stress, protect your health, and find moments of peace in your daily routine.
Interested in attending a class? Complete the interest form below.
Click here to complete our Stressbusters for Caregivers Interest Form.
Caregiver Teleconnection
Caring for someone you love is meaningful work, but you don’t have to do it alone.
These upcoming virtual caregiver sessions through WellMed are designed to give you support, practical tools, and a community that truly understands your journey.
All sessions are free, fully virtual, and open to caregivers everywhere.
Click here to explore the schedule & register online.
Caregivers Support Group
Our goal is to provide caregivers the support they deserve as they navigate caregiving. You can join, no matter where you are in your caregiving journey.
Date: 1st Tuesday of the Month
Time: 2 PM - 3:30 PM
Location: Beecher Center, 908 Game Farm Road, Yorkville, IL 60560
Additional Resources
- Click here for more information on support, resources, and connection from Illinois Family Caregiver.
- Click here for information on grandparents raising children from Illinois Department on Aging.
- Click here for resources, information, and programs from AgeGuide.
Ready to connect? Contact the Kendall County Health Department at 630-553-9100 to schedule your appointment today.