OSWEGO — The Oswego County Office for the Aging and Oswego Health recently initiated the “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” course, a series of classes designed to help caregivers take better
OSWEGO â The Oswego County Office for the Aging and Oswego Health recently initiated the âPowerful Tools for Caregiversâ course, a series of classes designed to help caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a friend or relative.
The six-week, evidence-based course teaches caregivers skills that address challenges such as stress management, handling oneâs emotions, positive self-talk, communication, holding family meetings and transitions.
âThis course gives family caregivers the tools they need to take care of themselves while caring for someone else,â said Sara Sunday, director of the Oswego County Office for the Aging. âWhen you take care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. This curriculum is taught by experienced facilitators in six class sessions.â