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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 an electronic copy of 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 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.

Jul
10

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (1pm ET, July 10th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Jul
10

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (1pm MT, July 10th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Hamilton, Montana

Type: In-person

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Jul
10

[SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (2pm CT, July 10th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Jul
11

[SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (11am CT, July 11th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Bartlett, Illinois

Type: In-person

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Jul
15

[SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (4:30pm CT, July 15th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Jul
15

[SPACE AVAILABLE] Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (4:30pm ET, July 15th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Jul
15

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (5pm ET, July 15th, 2025) [Caregivers of Children]

Type: Virtual

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Jul
16

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (10am ET, July 16th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Naples, Florida

Type: In-person

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Jul
16

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (5pm CT, July 16th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Sheboygan, Wisconsin

Type: In-person

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Jul
17

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (10am ET, July 17th, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Type: Virtual

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Jul
21

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – In-Person (1pm ET, July 21st, 2025) [Caregivers of Adults]

Location: Dewitt, Michigan

Type: In-person

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Jul
23

Powerful Tools for Caregivers – Virtual (10am ET, July 23rd, 2025) [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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