Caregiver Training
Do you have questions about caregiving?
If you are a caregiver, you know the demands that come with caring for your loved one can be stressful, and your own uncertainty can lead to additional stress. To relieve stress and uncertainty, PCOA provides monthly caregiver training workshops that will teach you the skills you need to safely care for your loved ones.
Workshop 1 – Steps to Resilience
- Stress Management Tools
- Communication Strategies
- Alzheimer’s & other dementias
- Caregiver Breaks (Respite)
- Grief & End of Life Resources
- Phone and Technology Use
- Finances & Legal Resources
Workshop 2 – Physical Care and Safety
- Proper Body Mechanics
- Home Environment Safety & Fall Prevention
- Planning for an Emergency
- Understanding Assistive Devices
- Proper Walking /Transferring techniques
- Activity Planning, Outings, and Car Etiquette
- Infection control and providing Personal Care
Calendar of Training
To register or receive information, please contact:
Donna DeLeon
Phone – (520) 790-7573 x1750
Email – ddeleon@pcoa.org