Using the Library
Using the Library
The Sandwich Generation – Programs and Resources
This program series has been developed for the Rock Hill community, many of whom are handling multiple challenges in raising young children and supporting their aging parents. Below you will find links to book collections addressing common challenges, online and community resources for the Sandwich Generation, and descriptions of each program planned in the series. This project is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by the Missouri State Library, a division of the Office of the Secretary of State. As we add stories, check back here for activities and resources related to the books.
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Resource Kits at the Library - COMING SOON
Online and Community Resources
| Parenting Resources: | |
| Family caregiver support: | https://www.caregiver.org/caregiver-resources/ |
| Parent caregiver, serious illness: | https://courageousparentsnetwork.org/ |
| Rare disease group database: | https://rarediseases.org/ |
| Parent caregiver resources: | https://div54cwsig.wixsite.com/caregiverwellbeing/resources |
| Sibling support groups: | https://siblingsupport.org/sibshops/ |
| STL Arc support groups and community: | https://www.slarc.org/programs/family-support/support-groups/ |
| IEP: | https://www.missouriparentsact.org/ |
| Savings accounts: | https://moable.com/ |
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| Self-Care Resources: | |
| Labyrinths around St. Louis: | https://www.stlpr.org/show/st-louis-on-the-air/2026-03-26/explore-st-louis-hidden-meditative-labyrinths |
| National Institute for Mental Health: | https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health |
| National Institute on Aging: | https://www.nia.nih.gov/health/caregiving/taking-care-yourself-tips-caregivers |
| Family Caregiver Alliance: | https://www.caregiver.org/resource/taking-care-you-self-care-family-caregivers/ |
| Mayo Clinic: | https://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/stress-management/in-depth/caregiver-stress/art-20044784 |
| Alzheimers Association: | https://www.alz.org/ |
| National Alliance on Mental Illness: | https://www.nami.org/ |
| Gateway End of Life Coalition: | https://gatewayeol.com/ |
| Memory Care Home Solutions: | https://memorycarehs.org/ |
| The Caregiver Club | https://thecaregiverclub.org/ |
NEW DATE August 29th - Introducing the Sandwich Generation
Stephanie Clark introduces the Sandwich Generation: who they are, what they’re doing, and why we’re talking about it! Stephanie has a Master’s Degree in Social Work and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with BJC and WashU outpatient palliative care clinic.
September 19th - Legal Issues in Elder Care
Maria & Steve Miskovic of Care Choice Comprehensive Network lead a dialog on legal planning, power of attorney, and other important decisions to make in elder care. Maria and Steve are both licensed Clinical Social Workers who have worked with older adults and their families for the last 30 years
November 21 - Navigating Your Child's Diagnoses
Educator Betsy Lewis discusses ways to support your neurodivergent child. Betsy has a Master’s Degree in Educational and Developmental Psychology and has over twenty years of experience teaching Early Childhood and Early Childhood Special Education.
January 16th - Self-Care When You're Caring for Everyone
Kavitha Lakshmanan, LCSW, leads a discussion and offers tools for creating a self-care space. She provides individual psychotherapy for adults and older adults at West County Psychological. She is a Certified Thanatologist, specializing in death, dying and bereavement.
March 20th - Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction
Licensed Professional Counselor Katherine Aravamudan leads the group through a mindfulness-based stress reduction workshop. She has advanced training in perinatal mental health and helped develop a caregiver wellness program within the intensive care units of St. Louis Children’s Hospital.