Powerful Tools for Caregivers
Powerful Tools for Caregivers provides caregivers techniques to manage your own health while you continue to care for a friend or relative. The program is 90 minutes once a week for six weeks. In-person and virtual programming available. There is no charge to take this program.
Upcoming Sessions
Dates: Tuesday, October 4 – November 8, 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Wellness Institute – 1075 Leila Avenue
Register: 204-632-3927
Dates: Tuesdays, November 15 – December 20, 2022
Time: 10:00 – 11:30 a.m.
Location: Virtual via Zoom
Register: 204-940-2539
Evidence indicates caregivers who participate in the program see improvements in:
- Self-Care: increased exercise, use of relaxation techniques and medical checkups
- Management of Emotions: reduced guilt, anger and depression
- Self-efficacy: increased confidence in coping with caregiver demands
- Use of Community Resources: increased awareness and utilization of community resources