Sign up for ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ Program Today

OSWEGO COUNTY – The Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) offers a six-week program, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” this winter. Virtual sessions are held on Zoom

from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Thursday, Feb. 12 to March 19.

“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is an educational series designed to provide caregivers with the tools they need to take care of themselves while caring for their loved one.

Classes are free, thanks to support from the New York State Caregiving and Respite Coalition (NYSARC). Each participant will also receive “The Caregiver Helpbook,” a book developed specifically for these classes.

Two experienced class leaders will conduct the sessions, both of whom are veteran caregivers themselves and have successfully applied the techniques they teach.

The program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help them take the tools they learn and put them into action in their lives.

Registration is required by Monday, Feb. 9. Registered participants will be sent the Zoom meeting information.

For more information or to register, contact Elizabeth Weimer at 315-349-3570 or [email protected].

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