IL Pathways to Health Classes
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - for caregivers of adults with chronic conditions
Powerful Tools for Caregivers® is a program that equips family and friends caring for older adults with the skills and confidence to care for themselves while supporting others. Weekly topics cover areas like stress reduction, effective communication in challenging situations, and making informed caregiving decisions.
About the class
Discover the empowering benefits of Powerful Tools for Caregivers®! This program is designed for family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions, helping them cultivate the skills and confidence needed to care for themselves while supporting their loved ones. Each week explore essential topics, from effective stress reduction techniques to navigating challenging communications and making informed caregiving decisions.
Classes meet once a week for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks. Class participants are provided with a Caregiver Helpbook for class as well as additional caregiver resources.
Issues addressed include:
- Reducing stress
- Emotion management
- Self confidence
- Community resources
- Hiring in-home help
- Choosing a care facility
Benefits of the class
Classes provide participants with tools to help:
- Reduce stress
- Improve self-confidence
- Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
- Better communicate their feelings
- Make tough decisions
- Locate helpful resources
Who should take the class
The program has been shown to have a positive impacts on caregiver health for a diverse group of caregivers including:
- Spouses/ partners
- Diverse ethnic communicates
- Adult children of aging parents
- Caregivers of children with special health and behavioral needs
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