The Bureau of Aging & Disabilities is hosting a FREE VIRTUAL Powerful Tools for Caregivers workshop series virtually on Tuesdays from 9:30 to 11:00am beginning October 15, 2024. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a six-week series of 90-minute workshops that teach you how to take care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own physical and emotional needs, you become a better caregiver. Previous participants have found the program tools they have learned improve relaxation and exercise habits, as well as their physical and mental well-being. The tools also increased confidence in their ability to meet caregiving demands and improved their ability to seek out and utilize community resources. 

The workshop gives you the tools to:

• Reduce stress, guilt, anger, and depression

• Manage your time, set goals, and solve problems

• Master caregiving transitions

• Make tough decisions

• Communicate more effectively in challenging situations and with the person needing care, family members, doctors, and paid helpers

• Change negative self-talk

By attending you will receive a book to help you:

• Take care of yourself

• Recognize changes in someone who may need extra help

• Hire in-home help

• Recognize and understand depression

• Help memory-impaired elders

• Learn from your emotions

The Bureau of Aging & Disabilities (BOAD) is pleased to offer this program virtually, at no cost to the public. If the lack of technology holds you back from participating, please contact me at 410-386-3800 to determine eligibility for our Wi-Fi enabled tablet loan program.

Participants are encouraged to attend all six sessions. Each session builds upon the previous session. Participants enjoy sharing experiences and provide mutual support to each other.

If you are interested in registering, please visit our webpage at https://carrollcountymd.gov/livinghealthy. Please call or email Victoria Parks with the Bureau of Aging and Disabilities at vparks@carrollcountymd.gov.