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
Ready to register? Fill out our Registration Form.
This program is funded in part by the Older Americans Act through the Central MN Council on Aging.
