Program Offers Help, Tools for Caregivers

A caregiver can pour tremendous energy into addressing the needs of a parent or loved one, doing whatever possible to provide the best care, love and support.

But what about the caregiver?

A free program offering support, tools and training for caregivers of people over 60 who need care at home or in a residential assisted living or nursing facility, is being offered starting in early September in Newport.

“Powerful Tools for Caregivers” will run for six sessions starting Sep. 3 weekly through Oct. 8 at St. Clare-Newport at 309 Spring St. in Newport.

Sponsored by St. Clare-Newport, Visiting Nurse Services of Newport and Bristol Counties and the Diocese of Providence, the program offers to “change the way” caregivers care for themselves, cope with personal stress and master care-giving decisions.

It’s also a chance to improve your ability to commuicate your own personal needs and feelings.

Alight supper will be served. If you’re interested in attending the program, contact Mary Beth Daigneault at 401-849-3204 ext. 106.

Class size is limited and registration is required.