Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational workshop for people who are taking care of a family member or friend. It was developed by Legacy Health Systems at the University of Oregon, Portland. PTC is designed specifically to support the family caregiver and improve his or her well-being – it does not teach hands-on care or focus on disease or other conditions.
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face.
Subjects covered include:
- Taking care of YOU
- Reducing Personal Stress
- Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns
- Communicating Effectively with Others
- Learning from our Emotions
- Mastering Caregiving Decisions
Classes are taught to a small group (up to 15 older adults) by two trained leaders. The workshop meets weekly for six consecutive weeks for 1.5 hours.
Who should take Powerful Tools for Caregivers?
- Family & caregivers should take this course to help them better cope with the challenges of caregiving and get support and resources to make the caregiving journey easier.
Keeping You Informed
Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes happen throughout the communities in Green County. To stay up-to-date, you can check out our Events Calendar by clicking HERE, get updates delivered directly to your inbox by subscribing HERE, or call the Aging & Disability Resource Center office at 608-328-9499