Sibley, Iowa — If you are a caregiver of an adult, or a child or children with special health and behavioral needs, there is a workshop coming up in Sibley that you may like to attend.
Iowa State University (ISU) Extension and Outreach says that caregivers need to remember to take care of themselves. They’re hosting a free “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” course at the Osceola Community Hospital every Tuesday night, Sept. 12 through Oct. 17, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
The program is free to participate in, but interested individuals are encouraged to pre-register soon to guarantee a spot in the class. To register or for more information, stop by the ISU Extension and Outreach office at 110 Cedar Lane in Sibley or contact Sandy at 712-754-3648 or email slamfers@iastate.edu.
Over 43.5 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services to older adults or adults with chronic conditions. “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” is an educational series designed to provide caregivers – family members, hospital staff, nursing home staff, volunteers and anyone else – with the tools they need to take care of themselves.
Iowa State University Extension and Outreach Human Sciences Program Coordinator Mackenzie DeJong tells us about the program.
She says that by funding this program, the Osceola County Extension Council wishes to thank caregivers in Northwest Iowa by providing them with resources and knowledge to empower them personally and help them be successful professionally. It is hoped that employers and other family members will encourage caregivers to participate in this free course.
Extension experts tell us that classes will consist of six 90-minute sessions held once a week. Two trained, experienced facilitators will lead the class in interactive lessons, discussions and the sharing of helpful tools and resources.
