Six-Week Series for Caregivers Begins September 8

For Immediate Release: Monday, August 08, 2016

Registration is now open for an annual six-week series called Powerful Tools for Caregivers that begins September 8, 2016. Washington County Disability, Aging and Veteran Services and Tuality Healthcare sponsor the series.

The classes take place on Thursdays, September 8 through October 13, from 1:30–4 p.m., at Forest Grove Library Rogers Room, 2114 Pacific Ave. 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 Washington County's Family Caregiver Support Program at 503-846-3089 to register or for more information.

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