Six-Week Series for Caregivers Begins September 17

For Immediate Release: Friday, August 21, 2015

Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services Family Caregiver Support Program and Tuality Healthcare are sponsoring a six-week series called Powerful Tools for Caregivers.

The classes take place on Thursdays, September 17 through October 22, from 1:30 - 4 p.m., at Sonrise Church, 6701 NE Campus Way, Hillsboro. Class size is limited, and registration is required by calling 503-846-3089.

This educational series is designed to help unpaid family caregivers take care of themselves while they are caring for a relative or friend with a chronic illness. Participants will learn how to reduce personal stress, communicate their needs effectively in challenging situations, deal with difficult emotions, and make tough caregiving decisions.

The class is appropriate for anyone helping a parent, spouse or friend. The person in their care may live at home, in a facility or across the country.

There is a suggested donation of $30 to help defray the cost of the book, but payment is not required to attend the class.

Call 503-846-3089 to register or for more information.

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