Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online

It is well known that caring for someone with a chronic illness is stressful and takes an enormous physical and emotional toll on caregivers. And while there are some courses available about how to care for others with chronic illnesses, this course is exclusively focused on self-care of the caregiver. 

Developed by Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging with the support of the American Business Collaboration for Quality Dependent Care (ABC), Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online is based on Powerful Tools for Caregivers, a community-based program now taught in 23 states by trained class leaders. 

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online is a six-week, online educational course that will help you:

• manage the common stresses associated with caring for a relative or friend with a chronic medical condition
• design effective action-planning tools and time management as a caregiver
• communicate more effectively with friends, family, health care providers, and coworkers
• find resources
• cope with emotions such as guilt and depression

Classes can be accessed 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

If you are interested in registering for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Online, please visit the online course register page and click the register link on the left side of the page.

Contact

If you’re interested in bringing this innovative, evidence-based, online program to your workplace or if you have any questions, please fill out our contact form or contact:

Jon Woodall

Mather LifeWays Institute on Aging

1603 Orrington, Suite 1800

Evanston, IL 60201  

Tel: (847) 492-6753

Fax: (847) 492-7513

jwoodall@matherlifeways.com

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