Take care of yourself so you can take care of a loved one.
If you are caring for a loved one and seeking ways to manage your life while being a caregiver, please attend the Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop class.
Thursdays March 14, March 21, March 28, April 4, April 11, and April 18 from 6:30 to 8:30 PM
In the Powerful Tools For Caregivers class, caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools. In the six 90-minute classes, caregivers learn to:
Reduce personal stress
Change negative self-talk
Communicate their needs to family members and healthcare service providers
Communicate more effectively in challenging situations
Recognize the messages in their emotions and deal with difficult feelings
Plus make tough caregiving decisions (replacement, driving issues, or finances)
***Tablets are available to loan if you do not have access to an ipad or desktop.
Who Should Attend?
The 6-week PTC class has been shown to have a positive impact on caregiver health for a diverse group of caregivers including:
Spouses/Partners
Diverse Ethnic Communities
Adult Children Of Aging Parents
Caregivers In Both Rural And Urban Communities
Powerful Tools for Caregivers significantly improves:
Self-care Behaviors (increased exercise, use of relaxation techniques and medical check-ups
Management of emotions (reduced guilt, anger, and depression)
Self-efficacy (increased confidence in coping with caregiver demands)
Use of community resources (increased utilization of community services)
Grant funds from the Maryland Department of Aging and the Maryland Department of Health assisted in the development of this material. Points of view or opinion contained herein are those of the authors and do not necessarily represent the official position or policies of the Maryland Department of Aging or the Maryland Department of Health.
