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Powerful Tools for Caregivers - Amherst H. Wilder Foundation - Wilder Community Center for Aging

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

DESCRIPTION: A class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources. Focuses on improving self-care by learning a new set of skills or "tools." Topics include: * Reduce stress * Improve self-confidence * Manage time, set goals, and solve problems * Communicate in challenging situations * Make tough decisions * Locate helpful resources A national program based on the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. [Learn more about the program](https://www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org)

Physical Address

941 Lafond Ave, St. Paul, MN 55104

Fee

A sliding fee scale payment or contribution may be requested for the class manual.

Eligibility

Family caregivers of older adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Caregivers may be caring for a spouse, partner, friend, or adult children caring for parents. The older adult you are caring for can be living with you, in a care facility, down the block or miles away.

Agency info

Amherst H. Wilder Foundation