Class helps caregivers care for themselves

The Southwest Washington Agency on Aging and Disabilities will present a six week class for caregivers, to help them take care of themselves whilst caring for a loved one.

Caring for You: Powerful Tools for Caregiving will cover topics such as identifying and reducing personal stress, communicating needs, feelings and concerns, communicating in challenging situations, learning from emotions and mastering caregiving decisions.

It will be led by Duncan Cruickshank, Administrator at Columbia View Care Center and Cynthia Faubion, RN.

The classes will be held Mondays from April 5 until May 9 from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Cathlamet Fire Hall. For more information or to sign up call 1-800-682-2406 or 360-795-8630 ext. 128.