This 6-week series is designed to help caregivers look after themselves while caring for a friend or relative.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers® is designed to help family and community caregivers learn evidence-based strategies to take better care of themselves and manage stress while caring for a relative or friend. Research shows that the class improves caregiver self-care, emotional well-being, and confidence and connects them to more community resources.

This class will meet six Tuesdays, April 14 to May 19 from 12 - 1:30 PM, at Missoula Aging Services. Registration is required and is first come, first served. For more information or assistance registering, contact Missoula Aging Services at (406) 728-7682.

This session of Powerful Tools is facilitated by Lauren Crabtree and Megan Fournier with Missoula Aging Services.

To learn about no-cost respite care that may be available through Montana Lifespan Respite Program, contact MAS at (406) 728-7682 M-F 8 AM to 5 PM. Click here to better understand the Montana Lifespan Respite Voucher Program. There are two forms to complete: 1.) Application for Respite Voucher and 2.) The Modified Caregiver Strain Index. To access the application click here. To access the strain index click here.

This class will not focus on specific diseases or hands-on caregiving. No professional caregivers, please.