LANCASTER — Residents looking for practical information on living with Lyme disease and supporting recovery are invited to attend a free educational program titled “Living with Lyme Disease: Feeling Better and Getting Well” at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, July 5, at Thayer Memorial Library, 717 Main St.
The presentation will be led by Lancaster resident Stephen Robichaud, who brings both professional and personal experience to the topic.
Robichaud previously served on the board of the Central Mass Lyme Foundation, an organization focused on Lyme disease awareness, education and advocacy. He has also spoken at regional meetings and conferences and helped coordinate three annual events that collectively reached more than 1,200 attendees.
For Robichaud, the topic is personal.
Nearly 20 years ago, he and his wife, Colette, began navigating their own family’s Lyme disease journey after their daughter was diagnosed. Today, their daughter is symptom-free, but the experience left a lasting impact.
“Based on my history with Lyme, I feel there are a lot of people out there not making the progress they would like,” said Robichaud. “I want to share what I learned while working with my daughter and many others in the hopes of helping others who are struggling.”
During the presentation, Robichaud will discuss approaches that may help people feel better while following their existing treatment plans and support the body’s ability to cope with Lyme disease.
“The goal is to give people strategies they can use beginning immediately to start feeling better and move toward wellness,” he said.
The program will focus on five key areas that may help improve quality of life during recovery. Within each area, attendees will learn practical ideas and strategies, many of which Robichaud said are free, easy to implement and be started right away.
Robichaud has emphasized that the presentation is intended to be educational and is not medical advice.
“I will share the research I have done over many years and what we experienced with our daughter,” he said. “People can then decide what may work best for them alongside the treatment they are already receiving.”
For more information, or to register for this program, visit the library’s calendar at thayermemoriallibrary.org.
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