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ESCANABA -- Creating Confident Caregivers is a six-week online educational training program provided by the Upper Peninsula Area Agency on Aging /UPCAP for family members caring for a loved one with Alzheimer's Disease, dementia or memory loss and are living at home. The evidence-based university tested program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase effective caregiving skills, and to deal with difficult behaviors.
The two-hour online classes will be held for six weeks on Wednesdays, May 25 through June 29 from 1:30 - 3:30 pm EST. An optional Zoom orientation will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Wednesday, May 18.
There is no charge to participants for the workshop or materials. A computer, tablet, or smartphone with internet, microphone and webcam, and email address is needed to attend. Participants must complete a pre-class questionnaire prior to the first class. Registration ends on May 15, and class size is limited. Registration can be done online at www.upcap.org (click on Events) or dial 2-1-1 for assistance.