Caregiving today includes learning the skills necessary to provide care, accepting the fact that you can't do it alone, and being aware of the need to take care of yourself while you are a caregiver.

Participants can attend just one class or all of them - whatever fits their needs. All classes are free of charge. The classes are provided as a cooperative effort of Pierce County Aging and Long Term Care and Heartwarming Care.

Sessions are designed to help you learn the skills and knowledge you need to provide safe and confident home care. The course includes video instruction, lectures, demonstrations by the class teacher, and hands-on-practice. Handouts include Key Points and Definitions, Reducing Personal Stress, and Course Evaluations.

Participants will recieve a complimentary copy of the book Quick Tips for Caregivers to use as your textbook.

Classes are held at:
Heartwarming Care
10209 Bridgeport Way W.
Suite C-6
Lakewood, WA 98499

For information or registration call (253) 460-1574

Times: 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
(Third Tuesdays of each month - Starting Feb. 17, 2009)
Location: Heartwarming Care
10209 Bridgeport Way W.
Suite C-6
Lakewood, WA 98499

Space is limited
Please call (253) 460-1574 to RSVP

Topics in the 2009 Family Caregiver class include:

• Prepare Yourself & Your Home
• The Importance Of Communication
• Taking Care Of The Caregiver
• Infection Control
• Daily Home Care Activities
• Home Care Services
• How To Manage Medications
• Nutrition
• How To Help Someone Who Uses A Wheelchair
• Fall Prevention
• Fire Safety
• Elder Neglect & Abuse

* If you are in need of classes for held in a community, church or organization?s location, please call heartwarming Care at (253) 460-1574. Arrangements can be made for a convenient time and location for your group.