An educational workshop taking place over the course of six-weeks beginning next Monday, July 8th in Red Oak, is being offered to provide caregivers with tools necessary to take care of yourself, so you are better prepared to take good care of your loved one. Participants in the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. The six-week course was offered in Atlantic this past winter. Participants who missed their chance to attend at that time may be interested in attending an upcoming training being held in this area.
Iowa State University Extension & Outreach is sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Red Oak this July-August. Classes consist of six, 2-½ hour sessions held once a week. Two trained leaders, Charlotte (Kay) Myers, and Sandra McKinnon, extension family life specialist, conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.
Sessions are scheduled every Monday for six weeks beginning on July 8. Classes will be held at the Montgomery County Extension Office in Red Oak from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. There is a $30.00 fee for the program. Participants receive a Caregiver Helpbook (a $30 value). To register, contact the Montgomery County Extension Office at 712-623-2592. More information is available at http://www.extension.iastate.edu/montgomery.
The Cass County Extension office is also looking for local individuals interested in being trained to deliver this program regularly in the CassCounty and surrounding areas. A trainer stipend and expense reimbursement is available. For more information, please call 712-243-1132 or visit www.extension.iastate.edu/cass.