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Northwoods Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

616 America Ave NW, Ste 110, Bemidji, MN 56601

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.

Application process

To register for an upcoming class contact Karen at (218) 333-8098

Fees

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

Site Service Area

Beltrami, Clearwater, Koochiching, Lake of the Woods, and Northern Cass and Hubbard Counties, and older adults and their families at on the Red Lake, White Earth, Leech Lake and Bois Forte Reservations

Other Information

Evidence-Based Programs

  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers Trainer

Specialization

  • Caregivers
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

Last Update

06/15/2026

Providing organization

Northwoods Caregivers