POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS

See a list of classes and times below.

What is Powerful Tools for Caregivers?
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program designed to provide you, the family caregiver, the tools needed to take care of yourself. 

The classes allow you to address and acquire the tools to deal with:

  • Stressors
  • Depression
  • Anger
  • Guilt
  • Communicating feelings, needs and concerns

Is Powerful Tools for Caregivers Right for You?
Family caregiving knows no boundaries. Whether you provide care for someone at  home or are responsible for someone in a long-term residence, down the block or miles away, you are a caregiver.
Caregiving takes many forms:

  • Transporting your loved one to doctor’s appointments
  • Keeping your loved one’s home clean
  • Assisting your loved one with bathing, dressing or grooming
  • Helping your loved one with financial concerns or insurance matters
  • Contacting your loved one daily to discuss concerns and fears
  • Coordinating services for a loved one who lives in another state

Where can I attend a Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class?
Classes are held throughout Maricopa County and consist of  1 1/2  or 2 1/2 hour  sessions, once a week, for six weeks. 

Experienced class leaders conduct each session.  Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming all have a role in  making the program work for you.   See the current class list below:

September Class
9/30/08 to 11/4/08
Agency: Allison, Brown & Collegae, Inc.
Location: Tempe First United Methodist Church
  215 East University Drive
  Tempe, AZ 85281

Class Leaders: Adero Allison and Randy Brown
Tuesdays: 10:00am – 11:30am 

October Class
10/2/08 to 11/6/08
Agency: Tempe Community Action Agency
Location: Pyle Adult Recreation Center
                  655 E. Southern Ave.
                  Tempe, AZ 85282

Class Leaders: Elaine Tabor and Kathy Flores
 Thursdays: 1:30pm – 3:00 pm

10/8/08 to 11/12/08
Agency: East Valley Senior Services
Location: Gilbert Senior Center
                 130 N. Oak St.
                 Gilbert, AZ 85233

Class Leaders: Linda Starr and Barbara Young
Wednesdays: 1:30pm – 3:00pm

10/15/08 to 11/19/08
Agency: Area Agency on Aging, Region One
Location: Monsignor Edward J. Ryle Life Center
3620 N. 4th Ave.
Phoenix, AZ  85013

Class Leaders: Rachel Guerrero and Katie Mahler
Wednesdays: 10:00am – 11:30am

For more information, or to register, contact the 24-hour Senior Help Line at (602) 264-4357 or (602) 241-6110 TTY/TDD.

 How do I learn more about Powerful Tools for Caregivers?
Below you will find a list of current available classes and to find out more about classes near you  and to register, call the 24-hour Senior HELP LINE (602)-264-HELP (4357) or (602) 241-6110 TTY/TDD.    

“After taking this class, I learned I have to take care of myself or I am not able to take care of  another.”   

“ I recognized that “primary” caregiver is an important and legitimate role.”