LA GRANGE — Caring for a family member who is age 60 or older and find you need help managing your caregiving tasks?
Starting Tuesday, Sept. 5, a "Build ing Better Caregivers” series will be conducted by Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area with the Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Office of Fayette County hosting.
This six-week evidence-based program will be offered every Tuesday from 10 a.m. to moon at the Randolph Community Rec- reational Center, Building B, 653 East Pearl, in La Grange. Each week the series will cover different topics which will include the following:
• Improving caregiver stress Dealing with difficult emotions
Addressing difficult care partner behaviors
• Keeping you and your care partner safe and avoiding injury & accidents
• Decision making about treatment, housing and outside help
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
• Exercising for caregiver and care.
• Maintaining healthy nutrition
habits, and navigating legal issue related to caregiving This course and resources are provided at no cost to caregivers of family members age 60 and older.
Contact the Fayette County Ex- tension Office at 979-968-5831 for further information or to register.
