BELOIT — Rock County Council on Aging will be offering “Powerful Tools for Caregivers®,” a nationally recognized education program to help family and friends caring for older adults and anyone who cares for someone with a chronic health concerns.
“Taking Care of You — Powerful Tools for Caregiving” is designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves.
This class teaches the caregiver necessary emotional tools to reduce guilt, anger, and depression; how to deal with difficult feelings; taking care of yourself; help you relax; set goals; solve problems; and effective communication with family members and health service providers.
The program is a series of classes that are held once a week for six weeks for 90 minutes. A donation of $10 is requested.The next session is Monday, Oct. 20 through Dec. 1. The group meets from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Beloit Senior Center, 631 Bluff St., Beloit.
Transportation may be available for those who qualify.
For more information or to register for the class, contact the Rock County Council on Aging at 608-758-8455 or register online at www.co.rock.wi.us/aging