For Information about Class dates, times and locations, please contact:

Coos: Char Luther
541.266.0806

Curry: Liz Cohen
541.469.9299, ext. 224
800.419.1371

Caregiving

Taking Care of You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving

A free, educational class for family caregivers of older adults.

Are you caring for an older relative?
This educational program is designed especially for you, the family caregiver.

You will benefit from this class whether you are helping

• a parent,
• a spouse, or
• other relative

The care receiver may live

• at home
• in a nursing home or
• across the country

The class will give you TOOLS to help you thrive, not just survive.
Tools to:

• Reduce stress
• Communicate effectively with family and professionals
• Take care of yourself
• Reduce guilt, anger, depression
• Relax
• Make tough decisions
• Set goals
• Problem solve

How-to-do-it Book!

• Developed to accompany the class.
• Contains information on
  • hiring in-home help
  • helping memory impaired elders
  • understanding depression
  • making decisions about driving

The Caregiver Helpbook:
Powerful Tools for Caregiving

To register, contact
Char Luther
CARE Connections
541.266.0806

Cosponsored by: CARE Connections and Area Agency on Aging