National Caregiver Training Program Offers Course in Louisville

LOUISVILLE, CO -- Local caregivers for older adults will have the chance to learn and practice the necessary skills to provide quality care for their loved ones–both in and out of the home. The National Caregiver Training Program, offered by the Boulder County Area Agency on Aging, will begin on Oct. 25 in Louisville.

The program is taught by a registered nurse and covers personal care, safe wheelchair use, managing medications, taking vital signs, controlling infection, preventing falls, caring for someone on bedrest and more. It is designed to help family caregivers feel more confident about the care they provide, and each participating caregiver will receive a copy of Quick Tips for Caregivers, a home reference guide.

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The course is open to Boulder County residents providing care to a relative, partner, or friend older than sixty or with dementia. There is no charge, but registration is required and according to Boulder County Community Services, donations are appreciated. Financial assistance for respite care during class periods is also available.

What: National Caregiver Training Program, hosted by Balfour Senior Living

When: Thursdays, Oct. 25 – Dec. 6 (skipping Thanksgiving), 1:30–4:30 p.m.

Where: The Lodge at Balfour, 1331 East Hecla Drive, Louisville

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