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