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Do you help take care of an older family member or friend? If so, you are not alone. Over 50 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or on an intermittent basis.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself.  If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.

Iowa State University Extension and Hawkeye Valley Area Agency on Aging sponsoring Powerful Tools for Caregivers in Tama starting in March. This program has been tested and evaluated through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging.

Classes consist of six, 1 ½ hour sessions held once a week. Two experienced leaders conduct each class. Interactive lessons, discussions and brainstorming help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action for your life.

Sessions are scheduled every Thursday from 9:30 to 11:00 a.m. for six weeks and begin on March 15 through April 19. Classes will be held at the Tama Civic Center located at 305 Siegel Street in Tama. The cost is $10 for these sessions. Reserve your space early. Class size is limited to 15 participants. Registration deadline is March 7. For more information about respite assistance or to register, contact Vicki Hyke at 319-272-2467 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .