Vermont Business Magazine Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging will again host its popular “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” course this fall, a six-week class that is free and open to caregivers in the community. The course is offered to individuals who are caring for family members, friends and neighbors, among others, and is designed to give participants the tools to be a highly effective caregiver while also ensuring that they are taking care of themselves as well.
The class is not intended for career caregivers who are employed by a health care, home care or hospice service.
“The Powerful Tools for Caregivers course covers a range of caregiving topics, such as using community supports and services one might not know about, boosting your confidence in coping with the demands of caregiving, and managing the various emotions that can result from caregiving experiences,” said Aaron Brush, caregiver, volunteer and senior companion coordinator with SVCOA.
The course, which will be held at the Vermont State Employees Credit Union (VSECU) on Seward Road in Rutland, will take place on Wednesday afternoons from 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. beginning on September 26. The course will continue through October 31.
Pre-registration is required. For more information or to register, contact Aaron Brush at 802-772-7835 or [email protected].
About SVCOA
Southwestern Vermont Council on Aging exists to be a community force in creating and sustaining opportunities for elders and caregivers in our region to help assure that elders are able to maintain maximum independence and quality of life.
For more information about SVCOA, visit www.svcoa.org.