Virtual Powerful Tools for Caregivers®, Spring Session (6-Week Class)

Our mission is to promote the independence, dignity and  health of older adults and those who care for them.

Missoula Aging Services

This virtual class series on Zoom is designed to help caregivers look after themselves while caring for a friend or relative.

The class is full and tickets are no longer available. If you have questions or wish to be added to the waitlist for the next class series please call MAS Monday-Friday from 8-5 pm at (406) 728-7682.

Check out more MAS workshops, classes and events on our website at https://missoulaagingservices.org/.

<a href="https://www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Powerful Tools for Caregivers®</a> 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. This virtual class series will meet six Thursdays, March 16th through April 20th, 2023, from 1:30-3:30 PM, Mountain Time on Zoom. Pre-registration is required and is first come, first served. An email confirmation with the Zoom meeting information will be sent to registered participants one week prior to the session start date. For more information or assistance registering, contact Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682. This session of Powerful Tools is facilitated by <a href="https://missoulaagingservices.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a> Kelly Moore with <a href="http://missoula.msuextension.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Missoula County Extension Office</a> and Lauren Crabtree with <a href="http://www.ravalliccoa.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer"></a><a href="https://missoulaagingservices.org/about-us/staff.html" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Missoula Aging Services</a> in partnership with <a href="http://www.ravalliccoa.org/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Ravalli Council on Aging</a>. Special thanks to the Jane S. Heman Foundation and <a href="https://health.umt.edu/mtgec/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">UM-MTGEC</a> for their generous financial support making this class no cost for Montana residents. To learn about no cost respite care that may be available through Montana Lifespan Respite Program, contact MAS at (406) 728-7682 M-F 8 AM to 5 PM. <a href="https://dphhs.mt.gov/respite/VoucherProgramApplication" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click here </a>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 <a href="https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/sltc/Respite/RespiteApplication.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>. To access the strain index <a href="https://dphhs.mt.gov/assets/sltc/ADRC/caregiverstrainindex2013.pdf" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">click here</a>.This class will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving for the care receiver. No professional caregivers, please.

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