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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 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

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 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.

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[SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (10 am PST, October 2nd) [Caregivers of Adults]

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Oct
2

[REGISTRATION: SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (10am CST, October 2nd) [Caregivers of Adults]

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Oct
2

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (12:30pm CST, October 2nd) [Caregivers of Children]

Type: Virtual

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Oct
2

[CANCELLED] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In Person (6:30pm CST, October 2nd) [Caregivers of Children]

Location: Facilitators are in Iowa

Type: In-person

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Oct
2

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (2pm CST, October 2nd) [Caregivers of Adults] -Postponed from 9/11/23

Location: La Crescent, MN

Type: In-person

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Oct
3

[REGISTRATION: SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (10:00am CST, October 3rd) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Wisconsin Rapids, Wisconsin

Type: In-person

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Oct
3

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (10am CST, October 3rd) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Wausau, Wisconsin

Type: In-person

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Oct
3

[REGISTRATION: AT CAPACITY] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (10:30m EST, October 3rd) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Oct
3

[SPACE AVAILABLE!] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (11am EST, October 3rd) [Caregivers of Adults] Limited to Vermont Residents

Type: Virtual

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Oct
3

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (1pm EST, October 3rd) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Wilmington, MA

Type: In-person

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Oct
3

[CANCELLED] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (1:00pm CST, October 3rd) [Caregivers of Adults] Limited Registration

Location: Elkhorn, Wisconsin

Type: In-person

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Oct
3

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (2:00pm PST, October 3rd) [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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