Halcyon House, Washington County Extension partner on caregiver series

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide you with the tools you need to take care of yourself.

This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, improve communication, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources.

The caregiver class consists of six sessions held once a week. Two experienced Class Leaders conduct the series (many are experienced caregivers themselves, who have successfully applied the techniques they teach). Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.

Participants will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook, weekly handouts and helpful resources. This program is being supported by Moore Towing, The Halcyon House and the Washington County Extension Office.

For more information or to register, contact Dawn Dunnegan, 319-217-9474, Brandi Dawson at the Washington County Extension Office, 319-653-4811 or Becky Carter at the Halcyon House, (319) 653-7264. Class size is limited, and pre-registration is required, https://go.iastate.edu/7PFMT4

Classes will be held at The Halcyon House in the Game Room just off the Applewood Bistro, from 10–11:30 a.m. Sessions are held every Thursday and begin on October 13th. Contact the Halcyon House or the Washington County Extension Office for further information or to register.