Write a commentThe Oswego County Office for the Aging (OFA) offers the six-week program, “Powerful Tools for Caregivers,” again this fall.
The virtual sessions are held on Zoom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. every Tuesday from Oct. 15 to Nov. 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, many 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, as class size is limited. The deadline for class registration is Friday, Oct. 11.
For more information or to register, contact Elizabeth Weimer at 315-349-3570 or elizabeth.weimer@oswegocountycom>.
