Caregiver

Powerful Tools For Caregivers

Healthy Living Department of the Area Agency on Aging

This an evidence-based program that will provide caregivers with the tools and strategies to better handle the unique challenges that come with being a caregiver. Regardless if your loved one has a disability, is a veteran or suffering from any chronic condition this program will benefit you as their caregiver.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers participants will receive a book to accompany the class content. This book contains chapters covering topics such as:

  • Making decisions about care facility placement
  • Helping memory-impaired loved ones
  • Making legal and financial decisions
  • Long-distance caregiving
  • Understanding depression
  • Hiring in-home help
  • Loss, grief and end-of-life issues

What you will take away from this class:

  • Managing your Emotions (reduced guilt, anger, and sadness)
  • Reducing Personal Stress
  • Self-care behaviors (increased  exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups)
  • Effective Communication
  • Self-efficacy (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands)

Taking Care of You

Wednesdays
Oct. 20, 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1, 2021
1:00 – 2:30pm

Area Agency on Aging Virtual Workshop

For questions or to register contact Maureen McCarthy:
561-684-5885 ext. 59103

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a program you can count on to make a positive difference in your life!

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Area Agency on Aging
4400 N Congress Ave, West Palm Beach, FL 33407
561-684-5885
www.YourADRC.org
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