Cabarrus County’s Department of Human Services is offering free classes for folks who are caregiving for a loved one.
Caregiving can include assisting someone through running errands, shopping, preparing meals, transporting, managing personal finances, helping with personal hygiene and more.
Through the Family Caregiver Support Program’s newest class series: Building Better Caregivers, participants will learn how to:
- Reduce stress for themselves and their care partner
- Improve health using self-care methods
- Manage difficult care partner behaviors
- Plan for the future
- Find information and resources
- Increase communication skills
The six-week virtual workshop is being offered in the summer and fall, with the summer series beginning on June 28 and the fall on August 30. Classes are on Wednesday afternoons, from 1:30 to 4 p.m.
The course includes a free manual and start-up kit complete with snacks and goodies. Upon completion participants will receive a certificate, parting gifts and the opportunity to earn prizes like gift baskets and community partner gifts.
To register, call 704-920-1400 and select option 7. Limited respite funds are available to assist with the care of loved ones during classes—if needed, inquire during registration.