POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

See a list of classes and times below.

What is Powerful Tools for Caregivers?
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program designed to provide you, the family caregiver, the tools needed to take care of yourself. 

The classes allow you to address and acquire the tools to deal with:

  • Stressors
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • Guilt
  • Communicating feelings, needs and concerns

Is Powerful Tools for Caregivers Right for You?
Family caregiving knows no boundaries. Whether you provide care for someone at  home or are responsible for someone in a long-term residence, down the block or miles away, you are a caregiver.
Caregiving takes many forms:

  • Transporting your loved one to doctor’s appointments
  • Keeping your loved one’s home clean
  • Assisting your loved one with bathing, dressing or grooming
  • Helping your loved one with financial concerns or insurance matters
  • Contacting your loved one daily to discuss concerns and fears
  • Coordinating services for a loved one who lives in another state

Where can I attend a Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class?
Classes are held throughout Maricopa County and consist of  1 1/2  or 2 1/2 hour  sessions, once a week, for six weeks. 

Experienced class leaders conduct each session.  Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming all have a role in  making the program work for you.   See the current class list below:

May
5-21-08 to 6-25-08
Agency: TA-plus
Location: Casa de Cristo Evangelical Church
          1029 E Turney Ave.
          Phoenix, AZ 85014
Class Leaders: Adero Allison and Randy Brown
Time: Wednesdays 10:00 to 11:30 

5-23-08 to 6-27-08
Agency: Hospice of the Valley
Location: Hospice of the Valley West office
     9720 W. Peoria Ave., Ste. 128
     Peoria, AZ 85345

Class Leader: Bonnie Boyce-Wilson
Friday: 1:30pm-3:00pm

7/9/08 to 8/13/08

Agency: TA-plus

Location: Clare Bridge of Tempe

    1610 E. Guadalupe

    Tempe, AZ 85283

 
  • Class Leaders: Adero Allison and Randy Brown
  • Wednesdays: 10:00am – 11:30am
Respite care could be available upon request at Clare Bridge of Tempe. Please call Randine Hoefer at 480-777-9334 in advance to discuss specific needs.

How do I learn more about Powerful Tools for Caregivers?
Below you will find a list of current available classes and to find out more about classes near you  and to register, call the 24-hour Senior HELP LINE (602)-264-HELP (4357) or (602) 241-6110 TTY/TDD.    

“After taking this class, I learned I have to take care of myself or I am not able to take care of  another.”   

“ I recognized that “primary” caregiver is an important and legitimate role.”