There will be a six-week course on Powerful Tools for Caregivers offered virtually on Zoom by the UW-Madison Extension Life Span Program. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative. If you provide care for an adult with a chronic illness; at home or in a care facility, whether down the block or miles away, yours is an important role. This program is for non-professional caregivers.

Participating in a virtual class requires that you have a computer with webcam, microphone and reliable internet access. Workbook will be mailed to you. The classes will be conducted on the following Thursdays from 1:00 – 2:30 pm.

Jan. 15th Class 1: “Taking Care of You”
Jan. 22nd Class 2: “Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress”
Jan. 29th Class 3: “Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns”
Feb. 5th Class 4: “Communicating in Challenging Situations”
Feb. 12th Class 5: “Learning from our Emotions”
Feb 19th Class 6: “Mastering Caregiving Decisions”

This program and materials are being provided by the UW-Madison Extension Life Span Program at no cost to participants. Go to https://go.wisc.edu/j51e4z to register for the event. For additional information, contact Katie (Oconto County Extension) at katie.daul@wisc.edu or call 920-834-6848.