Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program to help family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions including Alzheimer’s, stroke, Parkinson’s’ disease and others.

Powerful Tools helps caregivers develop skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. It is a six-week series led by trained facilitators using standardized curriculum. The weekly topics range from reducing your stress to communicating in challenging situations and mastering caregiving decisions.

Many caregivers have found this class beneficial, including those caring for a spouse or partner, or adult children caring for their parents. The older adult you are caring for can be living with you, in a nearby community or across the country.

Classes are held for two and a half hours once a week for six weeks. Class size is limited so pre-registration is required. Brookdale will provide complimentary respite for your loved one while you attend class.

Classes will begin Feb. 5 and continue for the next six consecutive Wednesdays to be held at St. John’s United Church of Christ, 733 Central Ave., Dunkirk. Call NY Connects at 661-7582 to register.