On July 16, 2021, Iowa State University assumed the role as PTC headquarters. If you have any questions about the Powerful Tools for Caregivers, please contact [email protected].
PTC Transition to Iowa State University
Increased Exercise, Relaxation, and Medical Check-Ups
Reduced Guilt, Anger, and Depression
Increased Confidence in Coping With Caregiving Demands
Increased Use of Local Services
Powerful Tools for Caregivers gives you the skills to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six class sessions held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources.
The PTC class is available in three formats: 90 minute or 2 ½ hour class for caregivers of adults with chronic conditions, and the 2 hour class for caregivers of children with special health or behavioral needs. Classes meet once a week for six weeks.
Use the dropdown search tool to find a class near you. Class size is limited and registration is required; call the number listed by the class you wish to attend. The Caregiver Helpbook ($30). If you need help finding someone to watch your friend or relative during the class time, please ask at registration for respite resources.
Location: Wrentham, Massachusetts
Wrentham, MassachusettsLocation: Facilitators are in New Mexico
, Facilitators are in New MexicoLocation: Humboldt, Iowa
Humboldt, IowaLocation: Warrenton, Virginia
Warrenton, VirginiaLocation: Beaver Dam, Wisconsin
Beaver Dam, WisconsinLocation: Sheboygan Falls, Wisconsin
Sheboygan Falls, WisconsinLocation: Minneapolis, Minnesota
Minneapolis, MinnesotaLocation: Windsor, Colorado
Windsor, ColoradoStart leading PTC classes in your community. PTC is a train-the-facilitator model program with a detailed, scripted curriculum. Our goal is to build capacity to replicate the program through Class Leader and Master Trainer trainings. Increasing the number of classes available makes it possible for more caregivers to benefit from the proven outcomes of the PTC program. If you would like to offer the 6-week class for caregivers in your community, you must become a trained PTC Class Leader. Class Leaders will be fully prepared to team-teach Powerful Tools for Caregivers to groups of 8 – 15 family caregivers.
Class Participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook, which follows the curriculum and gives caregivers tools to help:
The second half of the book addresses issues such as hiring in-home help, choosing a care facility, caregivers of veterans, and caregivers of children with special needs. The Caregiver Helpbook is an excellent resource and is available to the public. The book is available in English and Spanish.
It never ceases to amaze me how transforming this course is – the dramatic change in the demeanor of the participants from the first to the sixth class.
After taking this class I am a more confident caregiver! Having tools to resolve problems is a definite advantage in becoming a better caregiver and a happier, wiser, healthier me…and a healthier ‘us’!
