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For Caregivers

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 a copy of the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workbook 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

Find An Upcoming Caregiver Class

Find an Upcoming Caregiver Class

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 two formats: 90-minute 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. Contact the Event Organizer listed by the class you wish to attend to register. If you need help finding someone to watch your friend or relative during the class time, please ask at registration for respite resources.

Apr
21

[AT CAPACITY] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (6pm CT, April 21st, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Apr
22

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (1pm CT, April 22nd, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Monticello, Minnesota

Type: In-person

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Apr
23

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (9:30am PT, April 23rd, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Camarillo, California

Type: In-person

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Apr
23

[SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Managing Stress Workshop – In-Person (10am PT, April 23rd, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Lebanon, Oregon

Type: In-person

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Apr
24

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (9:30am ET, April 24th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Mebane, North Carolina

Type: In-person

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Apr
27

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (10am ET, April 27th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: West Boylston, Massachusetts

Type: In-person

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Apr
27

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (2pm CT, April 27th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: La Crescent, Minnesota

Type: In-person

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Apr
27

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (3:30pm ET, April 27th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Greensboro, North Carolina

Type: In-person

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Apr
28

[CANCELLED] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (1pm ET, April 28th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

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Apr
28

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (1pm CT, April 28th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Lisbon, South Dakota

Type: In-person

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Apr
28

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (2:30pm ET, April 28th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Apr
29

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (6pm CT, April 29th, 2026) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Order The Caregiver Helpbook

Class Participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook, which follows the curriculum and gives caregivers 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

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.

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