Program Benefits
Online evidence-based workshops equipping you to manage health issues like diabetes, chronic pain, arthritis, and loneliness or depression. These virtual workshops promote lifestyle changes including healthy eating, exercise, stress management, and counseling.
Participants learn self management tools such as:
- self management of chronic conditions
- falls prevention
- addresses numerous other health issues
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Building Better Caregivers
Are you caring for a person who suffers from Alzheimer's, dementia, or someone with a memory impairment, and seeking ways to manage your life while being a caregiver?
What is this class?
This class series is an excellent resource for caregivers. The community-based workshop is highly participatory, where mutual support and success build your confidence in your ability to manage caregiving tasks and maintain a fulfilling life.
Classes are led by trained individuals, many of whom have been or are caregivers for people with dementia, using an evidenced-based program. Thousands of caregivers have benefited from this class.
This interactive workshop is designed for people who are family caregivers of people with Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), dementia such as Alzheimer’s, and any other conditions that affect memory.
What can I expect?
Building Better Caregivers topics include:
- Caregiver Stress
- Care Partner’s Difficult Behaviors
- Getting Help
- Making Decisions About Treatment, Housing, etc.
- Communicating Effectively With Family, Friends, And Health Professionals
- Dealing With Caregiver And Care Partner Emotions
- Planning For Future Needs
- Legal Issues Related To Caregiving
- Action Planning and Problem Solving