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Creating Confident Caregivers is an exciting new program in select regions of Michigan, for family caregivers of persons with dementia and/or memory loss.
This is a six-session workshop led by trained dementia care specialists.
This university tested program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase their effectiveness as a Caregiver.
Creating Confident Caregivers is once again available in the Houghton area, presented by the U.P. Area Agency on Aging.
There is no charge to participants for the weekly sessions or materials and respite care may be available through participating area agencies while caregivers attend the workshop.
The next workshop starts May 15, 2018 in Houghton.
They will meet once each week for six weeks on Tuesday’s from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
If you are interested in participating in this workshop contact Marja at (906) 370-7789, UPCAP at 1-800-305-8137, dial 2-1-1 or visit us on the web at www.upcap.org
