The Larimer County Office on Aging has a variety of classes throughout the year to help caregivers. The classes can help you focus on your well-being while caring for someone else. Classes are free, but registration is required. Check out the schedule below for dates and locations. In this six-week, Powerful Tools for Caregivers evidence-based class, family caregivers will learn 35 tools to avoid burnout, lessen stress, stop negative self-talk, strengthen communication, convey needs, and deal with difficult emotions.
Weld Senior Symposium
For all classes below, except where noted otherwise, use this Google Form to register.
In-Person
Wednesdays, April 1 – May 6
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Fort Collins: Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St.
Virtual (Zoom)
Mondays, June 1 – July 6
2:30 – 4:30 p.m.
In addition, Larimer County also offers their Stress Busting Program.
In this nine-week class, caregivers learn about stress and its effects, practice stress management techniques, and develop problem-solving skills. The course is shown to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and help them manage stress and cope better with their lives.
In-Person
Tuesdays, March 31 – May 26
9:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Loveland: Larimer County Department of Human Services – 200 Peridot Ave.
Register using this Google Form
These classes have been offered for over 20 years and are well received by their attendees!