Caregivers Class in Clearfield to focus on those caring
for loved ones

CLEARFIELD, PA. – Mature Resources Area Agency on Aging (MRAAA) will host a class this fall intended to better equip individuals to care for loved ones, as well as themselves. This free class is offered through MRAAA’s Health and Wellness Series.

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class is planned for 1:00 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. on Wednesdays beginning October 4, and running through November 8, at the Clearfield Presbyterian Church, 119 North Second Street, Clearfield.  Registration is required by September 29, by calling Connie at 814-765-2696. Class size is limited.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes help caregivers take better care of themselves while also providing the highest quality of support for a friend or relative. Whether providing care for a spouse, partner, parent, friend, or a child with special needs; at home or in a care facility, those in this important role can benefit from learning new approaches to care in this six-week class series. This particular class beginning October 4, is geared toward caregivers of older adults.

The classes give caregivers tools to help reduce stress, improve self-confidence, manage time, set goals, solve problems, better communicate feelings, make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources.        

In the class, caregivers receive The Caregiver Helpbook, which follows the curriculum and provides additional tools to address specific caregiver issues.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is owned and managed by Iowa State University of Science and Technology.

For information on other Health and Wellness programs offered by MRAAA, visit https://www.mraaa.life/_files/ugd/716c47_8f0550d56a214cee94971216aa0bd70d.pdf