Classes for Caregivers Erie County Senior Services

Caregivers Can Still Register for Powerful Tools for Caregivers Classes!

            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*

Weinberg Theater 2700 N. Forest Rd., Amherst 14068	Wed.	Sept. 12 – Oct. 17, 2012 6 pm – 8:30 pm
ElderWood Village at Rosewood 76 Buffalo St., Hamburg 14075	Tues.	Sept. 25 – Oct. 30, 2012 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
VA WNY Healthcare System Northtown Businesss Center 3131 Sheridan Dr., Amherst (free respite for the memory impaired offered at this site)	Wed.	Sept. 26 – Oct. 31, 2012 6:00 – 8:30 pm
Schofield Residence 3333 Elmwood Ave., Kenmore	Thurs.	Oct. 4 – Nov. 8, 2012 10 am – 12:30 pm
Park Creek Senior Living 410 Mill St., Williamsville 14221	Tues.	Oct. 9 – Nov. 13, 2012 1:30 pm – 4:00 pm
Amherst Senior Center 370 John James Audubon, Amherst (free respite for the memory impaired offered at this site)	Tues.	Nov. 13 – December 18 12:30 pm – 3 :00 pm

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

                Additional classes are scheduled.  For more information or to register, contact:

Erie County Department of Senior Services at 858-2177 or e-mail: caregiver@erie.gov

A full class listing is also on our website at: www2.erie.gov/depts/seniorservices.

Supported by a grant from the Community Health Foundation of 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.