According to AARP’s 2012 “Across the States Report”,
Montana had 131,000 family caregivers in 2009 providing care-giving services
valued at 1.39 million dollars. The same study showed that only 12% of
caregivers have used respite services and 88% of caregivers never get a break
from their fulltime caregiver responsibilities.
MSU Extension recognizes the importance of caregivers.
Teton County will be offering a Powerful Tools for Caregivers class from
November 5-December 10, 2-4 p.m. in Fairfield at the 3 Rivers board room.
To register for the six-week class, call 466-2491. The class is $30,
which covers the cost of the course book. Pre-registration is suggested;
however, we recognize that the life of a caregiver can be challenging.
Class participants will be accepted to the first class on November 5, regardless
of pre-registration.
The Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class can make a
significant difference in the way caregivers take care of themselves in order
to better provide care giving for their loved ones. The Powerful Tools for
Caregivers Program sponsored by Extension helps participants learn to:
Use community resources
Better manage stress
Communicate effectively with family, friends and healthcare providers
Cope with difficult emotions
Take better steps to care for themselves
There are some excellent tools taught in this program for
the people in our county who are doing the very important work of caregiving.
Resources:
Want more information on
aging and caregiving?
- eXtension Family Caregiving
- American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)
- Eldercare
- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging
- U.S. Administration on Aging
- Hospice Foundation of America
- National Family Caregivers Association
- National Alliance for Caregiving
- Family Caregiver Support Network
- Family Caregiver Alliance
- The American Geriatrics Society
- Home Instead Senior Care
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