Tag: Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Caregiver Education

By the time you read this, the 2020 Caregiving Symposium, scheduled for April 8 at the Boulder Jewish Community Center, may have already occurred. If not, feel free to reach out for a new date. Either way, rest assured we will provide other opportunities for caregiver education throughout 2020. One such opportunity is the six …

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Training Course Helps Caregivers Thrive

When you find yourself in the role of caring for a loved one, you are taking on one of the most noble jobs life brings forth. You may, however, be taxed beyond what is usual for you. Whether you are managing care from afar, performing hands on care in the home, or making frequent visits …

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Training Course Helps Caregivers Thrive

The path of providing care to a loved one can bring unprecedented personal growth and be one of the most rewarding journeys we will take in this life. At the same time, looking at both the big picture as well as the day-today, it is likely to be incredibly demanding. Many caregivers find themselves stretched …

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Toast to Caregivers

November was National Family Caregivers month! Larimer County Office on Aging (LCOA) hosted the 6th annual Toast to Caregivers celebration at the MacKenzie Lodge, Fort Collins. Over 75 people attended the annual event, celebrating the local caregivers who successfully attended the Powerful Tools for Caregivers (PTC) classes this year. MacKenzie Lodge provided the appetizers and …

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Larimer County Hosts Annual Caregiver Toast

In October, Larimer County Office on Aging honored family caregivers who graduated from the Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes in 2016. Fifty-five students and speakers attended the annual Toast to Caregivers at the Lodge at MacKenzie Place in Fort Collins. Alan Heileman, MacKenzie Sales Manager and a class facilitator gave the introduction followed by Alan Arnette, …

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Training Course Helps Caregivers Thrive

Though providing care for an older loved one can be rewarding, it’s also stressful, tiring, and sometimes overwhelming. Family caregivers may not realize that it’s normal to want to help their loved one while also having some difficult feelings at the same time—and they may judge themselves harshly. Thankfully, Boulder County Area Agency on Aging …

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