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MSU Extension plans ‘Powerful Tools for Caregivers’ online series

IRON MOUNTAIN — Michigan State University Extension will offer a free online series titled “Powerful Tools for Caregivers” from 12:30 to 2 p.m. via Zoom for six consecutive Tuesdays starting Nov. 17.

The entire six-week series provides the support and tools to help caregivers in a variety of ways.The program is designed to provide support and strategies to keep the caregiver strong and empowered.

The extension limits participants to 15, allowing for groups to develop trust, conversation, unity and support.

The series will provide strategies to:

— Reduce stress;

— Effectively communicate with other family members, doctors, paid help;

— Notice signs and steps towards better self-care;

— Reduce guilt, anger and depression;

— Make difficult decisions;

— Setting goals and problem-solving.

The topics the series will cover are:

— Hiring in-home help;

— Understanding depression;

— Helping memory impaired elders;

— Making decisions about driving;

— Making legal and financial decisions;

— Making decisions about care facility placement;

— Communicating with other family members;

— Planning, creating and using agendas for family meetings.

To register for this series, go to Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources Events Management site at: https://events.anr.msu.edu/UPPTC111720/.

Once registered, participants will receive a confirmation email a week before the first session that will provide the Zoom link and course material. That Zoom link will be the same for all six classes of the series.

Anyone who needs assistance with downloading or using Zoom or other technical assistance can contact MSU Extension series presenter Tracie Abram at abram@msu.edu to schedule an appointment for assistance before Nov. 17.

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