Boulder County, Colo. – To help fill the need for instruction of hands-on caregiving skills, Boulder County Aging Services is offering the National Caregiver Training Program.
The course for family caregivers of older adults will be held on Wednesdays from Sept. 15-Oct. 27. The sessions will take place from 1:30-4:30 p.m. at the Louisville Senior Center.
The 21-hour course, taught by a registered nurse, helps family caregivers acquire the skills needed to provide safe, confident home care for older loved ones. Classes include DVDs, detailed instruction, demonstration and hands-on practice. Topics covered include:
• Caring for someone on bedrest
• Personal care
• Safe wheelchair use
• Medication management
• Taking vital signs
• Infection control
• Fall prevention
• Reducing personal stress
• Local resources
The course, which is offered 3-4 times per year in communities throughout Boulder County, is open to county residents caring for a relative, partner or friend who is 60 or older (50 and older if the care recipient has dementia).
Preregistration is required and class size is limited. Registration is free but donations are welcome. Financial assistance for respite care (substitute elder care) during class periods is available. For more information and to register, please contact Emily Cooper at 303-678-6116 or ecooper@bouldercounty.org.
