Powerful Tools for Caregivers®, Fall Session (6-Week Class)

2825 Santa Fe Ct,Missoula MT 59808

27 September, 2021

Description

This class series is designed to help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. Powerful Tools for Caregivers® is an evidence-based curriculum designed to help family and community caregivers learn to take better care of themselves and manage their stress while caring for a relative or friend. Research shows that the classes improve self-care behavior, emotion management, and self confidence of caregivers and connect them to more community resources. Classes meet on six Mondays, September 27 to November 1 from 10AM-12:00 PM, Montana time at Missoula County Extension Office (Missoula County Extension and Weed District Office) located at 2825 Santa Fe Ct, Missoula, 59808 where free parking is available. Pre-registration is required and is first come, first served. Class size is limited to 12 caregivers. For more information or assistance registering, contact Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682. This session of Powerful Tools is facilitated by Kelly Moore with Missoula County Extension Office and Lauren Crabtree with Missoula Aging Services in partnership with Ravalli Council on Aging. Special thanks to the Jane S. Heman Foundation and UM-MTGEC for their generous financial support making this class no cost for Montana residents. Complimentary refreshments will be served. To learn about no cost respite care that may be available through Montana Lifespan Respite Program, contact MAS at (406) 728-7682 M-F 8AM to 5PM. Click here to better understand the Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program. There are two forms to complete: 1.) Application for Respite Voucher and 2.) The Modified Caregiver Strain Index. To access the application click here. To access the strain index click here. This class will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver. No professional caregivers, please. Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity and  health of older adults and those who care for them.