Classes for People Helping Older Relatives or Friends

A six-week educational program designed to provide caregivers the tools needed for taking care of themselves is now being offered. Through six 2 1/2 hour sessions held on a weekly basis, caregivers learn to reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate feelings, and locate helpful resources. Attendees also learn how to increase their ability to make tough decisions and balance their lives. Pre-Registration is required - Call 858-2177 or e-mail caregiver@erie.gov for more information about Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes and to register. There is a $25 cost for the course, which includes a copy of The Caregiver Helpbook*

Catholic Charities - Garden Room**
128 Wilson St., Buffalo, 14212
(free respite for the memory impaired offered at this site)
Wed. Sept. 11 – Oct. 16, 2013 - 1 pm - 3:30 pm

St. Philips Episcopal Church**

15 Fernhill Ave. Buffalo, NY 14215
Thurs. Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2013, 4:30 pm – 7 pm

Amherst Senior Center
370 John James Audubon, Amherst (free respite for the memory impaired offered at this site)
Wed. Oct. 16 – Nov. 20, 2013, 1 pm – 3:30 pm

Holy Cross RC Church
345 7th Street, Buffalo
Tues. Oct. 15 – Nov. 19, 2013, 6 – 8:30 pm

Elderwood at Rosewood
76 Buffalo St., Hamburg 14075
Tues. Nov. 12 – Dec. 17, 2013, 6 – 8:30 PM

*Complete course cost is covered for all Blue Cross/Blue Shield of WNY and Independent Health members.

** Course cost at Catholic Charities or St. Philips Episcopal is covered in full by CHF Cultural Diversity Grant funding for those that are uninsured.

Additional classes are being scheduled. For more information or to register, contact: Erie County Department of Senior Services at 858-2177 or e-mail: caregiver@erie.gov Class listing is always at www2.erie.gov/seniorservices

Supported by a grant from The Health Foundation for Western and Central New York and co-sponsored by The University at Buffalo, School of Public Health and Health Professions and the Erie County Caregiver Coalition.

Contact: Lisa Rood – 858-2177

Or

Jennifer Mantione | Project Coordinator (Special Events)
Erie County | Senior Services
95 Franklin St., Room 1341 | Buffalo, NY 14202
P:(716) 858-2117 | F:(716) 858-7259
Jennifer.Mantione@erie.gov | http://www.erie.gov