Boulder County, Colo. – The National Caregiver Training Program, sponsored by Boulder County Aging Services, will be offered on Tuesdays starting in September.

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.

Upcoming courses:
· Tuesdays, Sept. 13-Oct. 25, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Rocky Mountain Christian Church, 9447 Niwot Road

Classes include detailed instruction, take-home materials, demonstrations and hands-on practice, and cover the following topics:
· Caring for someone on bedrest
· Personal care
· Safe wheelchair use
· Medication management
· Taking vital signs
· Infection control
· Nutrition
· Fall prevention
· Reducing personal stress
· Local resources

The courses are open to Boulder County residents providing unpaid care for a relative, partner, or friend who is 60 or older (50 and older if the person has dementia).

Registration is free, but donations are welcome. Financial assistance for respite care (substitute elder care) during class periods is available.

Pre-registration is required. Please contact Emily Cooper at 303-678-6116 or ecooper@bouldercounty.org for more information.