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.
Caregiving takes many forms. You may help a relative or friend with:
- Transportation
- Housekeeping
- Grocery Shopping
- Personal Care
- Medications
- Emotional Support
- Doctor Appointments
- Social Activities
- Living Arrangements
- Financial Concerns
- Legal or Insurance Issues
Whether you provide care for a spouse, partner, parent, or friend; at home or in a care facility; whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This course is for family caregivers like you!
The class will give you tools to help:
- Reduce Stress
- Improve Self-Confidence
- Manage Time, Set Goals, and Solve Problems
- Better Communicate Their Feelings
- Make Tough Decisions
- Locate Helpful Resources