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Helping Caregivers Learn and Cope

Our classes and workshops help family caregivers in southeast Michigan and metro Detroit take care of themselves while caring for an aging or disabled relative or friend. It doesn’t matter what your situation is—whether you are caring for someone who lives with you, lives in an assisted living facility or a nursing home, or you’re a long-distance caregiver. Our classes and workshops are free and are typically held in neighborhoods across our six-county region. We’re currently holding classes virtually, and you can participate using your smartphone, tablet or computer. Advance registration is required. Call (833) 262-2200 or contact us by email to sign up or find a class near you.

 


Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Classes meet once a week for 6 weeks. Each class is an hour and 30 minutes long. Classes are small—with only 8 to 12 people. Going through the class together as a small group helps class members get to know each other and learn from each other.

 

You’ll Learn:

You’ll walk out with a set of practical tools that you can start using right away. You’ll learn how to:

  • Reduce stress and take care of yourself
  • Communicate your feelings, needs and concerns
  • Get through challenging situations
  • Make tough decisions

Some topics covered include:

  • Hiring in-home help
  • Helping memory-impaired loved ones
  • Making legal and financial decisions
  • Making decisions about placing loved ones in a care facility
  • Understanding depression

One-Day Workshops

We are partnering with Universal Dementia Caregivers to offer Care Partners Passage Through Dementia.

Saturday, December 9
9:00 am to 3 pm
Washtenaw Community College
Morris J. Lawrence (ML) Building
Room 150
4800 E. Huron River Dr.
Ann Arbor MI 48105

This free, 6-hour workshop with touch on:

  • Dementia basics
  • Getting the right documents
  • Challenging behaviors
  • Care strategies
  • Seven flowers of care
  • Self -care practices
  • Walking the last journey

Lunch and a t-shirt are included. Advance registration is required. 

Register online or call 833-262-2200>