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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

A free six week educational program sponsored by HESSCO Elder Services.

HESSCO Elder Services is offering a free six week educational program for families who are caring for aging relatives or adults with disabilities.

If you are currently helping a loved one with medication, seeing changes in a loved one needing some extra help or providing care for a family member in your home or theirs, the "Powerful Tools for Caregivers" program will provide you with the necessary tools and information.

The program is designed to provide you - the family caregiver - with the skills you need to take care of yourself. In the program you will learn to:

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  • Reduce stress
  • Improve self-confidence
  • Balance your life
  • Better communicate your feelings
  • Increase ability to make tough decisions
  • Locate helpful resources

This free class begins on Wednesday, October 12 from 6:00 - 7:30pm. To register or for more information, contact Christina Smith at CSmith@hessco.org.

The program will be located at the Hockomock Area YMCA-Invensys Foxboro Branch.

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