Powerful Tools for Caregivers

What is Powerful Tools for Caregivers?

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an in-person class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given the Powerful Tools for Caregivers Workbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources.

Are you a caregiver?

Caregiving takes many forms. You may help a relative or friend with:

• transportation & errands
• housekeeping
• personal care
• medications
• emotional support
• doctor appointments
• activities
• 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 caregivers like you!

The class will give you tools to help:

• Reduce stress
• Improve self-confidence
• Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
• Communicate in challenging situations
• Make tough decisions
• Locate helpful resources