Powerful Tools for Caregivers® is an evidence-based curriculum designed to help family and community caregivers learn to take better care of themselves and manage their stress while caring for a relative or friend. Research shows that the classes improve self-care behavior, emotion management, and self confidence of caregivers and connect them to more community resources.

Classes meet on six Thursdays, March 18 to April 22 from 3-5:00 PM, Montana time. Participate online using Zoom. Space is limited. Pre-registration is required and is first come, first served. A email confirmation with the Zoom meeting ID, password and instructions will be sent to registered participants several days prior to the class.

This session of Powerful Tools for Caregivers is facilitated by Kelly Moore with MSU Extension Missoula County and Kati Aiken with Ravalli Council on Aging in partnership with UM-MTGEC, MSU Extension and Missoula Aging Services. For more information or assistance registering, contact MAS at (406) 728-7682. You can also visit the MAS website. Special thanks to the Jane S. Heman Foundation for their generous financial support of this class.

To learn about no cost respite care that may be available through Montana Lifespan Respite Program, contact MAS at (406) 728-7682 M-F 8AM to 5PM. Click here to better understand the Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program. There are two forms to complete: 1.) Application for Respite Voucher and 2.) The Modified Caregiver Strain Index. To access the application click here. To access the strain index click here.

This class will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver. No professional caregivers, please.