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The Waupaca County Caregiver Coalition |
MISSION STATEMENT:
We educate and support caregivers through community awareness, identifying needs and filling gaps in service.
Sponsored Programs:
‣ POWERFUL TOOLS FOR CAREGIVERS CLASSES**
Caring for someone with a chronic illness such as dementia, cancer, heart disease, Parkinson’s disease or stroke can be physically, emotionally and financially exhausting. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. You will benefit from this class whether you are helping a parent, spouse, or friend.
**Classes are presented in partnership with Aster Assisted Living, Wisconsin DVA Veterans Home - King, and The Aging & Disability Resource Center for Calumet, Outagamie and Waupaca Counties.
Participants will learn to:
- Reduce stress
- Improve self-confidence
- Better communicate feelings
- Increase their ability to make tough decisions
- Locate helpful resources.
Class meets for 90 minutes one time per week for six weeks.
Dates, Times & Locations: To Be Announced
‣ NEW LONDON CAREGIVER SUPPORT GROUP
Who is a caregiver? A caregiver cares for another person who may be a spouse, friend, neighbor or adult child living nearby or long distance. Our program was created to help with resources, alleviate stress and meet others that are caregivers. Click here to learn more.
‣ WAUPACA COUNTY CAREGIVER COALITION
Our organization was created to assist caregivers by identifying needs and providing education and resources to support caregivers. Our team is comprised of health care professionals with experience in senior care, home care, skilled nursing, education, support services, rehab, equipment needs, dementia and much, much more. Click here to learn more.
WAUPACA COUNTY CAREGIVER COALITION — MEETING INFORMATION
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