[ShareTompkins] Fwd: Free Caregiver Classes

[Shira Golding]

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> From: "Katrina Schickel" <kschickel at tompkins-co.org>
> Date: January 14, 2010 10:36:55 AM EST
> To: <TC-HSC-L at cornell.edu>
> Subject: Free Caregiver Classes
> Reply-To: "Katrina Schickel" <kschickel at tompkins-co.org>
>
> National studies reveal that family caregivers provide the vast  
> majority
> of elder care. The intense, unrelenting stress experienced by primary
> caregivers can result in the development of illness, depression,  
> social
> isolation and financial strain.
>
> Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to
> provide caregivers with the tools they need to take care for  
> themselves
> while, providing care for someone with a chronic illness. Throughout
> the six weeks, caregivers will be offered techniques; to improve
> communication, resolve family issues, reduce stress, care for
> themselves, and manage increased financial demand.
>
> "The Tompkins County Office for the Aging is now accepting
> registrations for the spring session of the Powerful Tools for
> Caregivers Program. Classes are offered free of charge to informal,
> unpaid caregivers. Not intended for professional caregivers.
>
> Spring schedule as follows:
>
> Session I:  Every Monday Night, March 22 - April 26,  6:00 - 8:30 PM,
> at Lifelong, 119 W Court St. Ithaca
>
> Session II:  Every Tuesday Morning, March 23-  April 28, 9:30 -  
> 12:00 PM
> @ Kendal at Ithaca, 2230 N Triphammer Rd, Ithaca
>
> Session III:  Every Wednesday Evening March 24 - April 28, 5:00 -  
> 7:30 PM
> Cornell University, 395 Pine Tree Rd. Ithaca
>
> For questions or to register, call Trina Schickel @ 274-5491
>

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