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Semcac - Semcac Administrative Office

Resource Name:Semcac - Semcac Administrative Office

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

address

204 S Elm St, Rushford, MN 55971

Eligibility

Family caregivers of older adults with disabilities or long-term health conditions. Caregivers may be caring for a spouse, partner, friend, or adult children caring for parents. The older adult you are caring for can be living with you, in a care facility, down the block or miles away.

Fees

A sliding fee scale payment or contribution may be requested for the class manual.

Site Service Area

Dodge, Fillmore, Freeborn, Houston, Mower, Steele and Winona counties Limited services in Olmsted, Goodhue, Rice, Wabasha and Waseca counties

Other Information

Specialization

  • Caregivers

Organization Type

  • Community Action Partnership

Evidence-Based Programs

  • Powerful Tools for Caregivers Trainer

Payment

  • Free / no cost to everyone
A class series that supports caregivers in taking care of yourself while caring for someone else. By taking care of your own health and well-being, you become a better caregiver. Six classes held once a week are led by experienced class leaders. Class participants are given The Caregiver Helpbook to accompany the class and provide additional caregiver resources. Focuses on improving self-care by learning a new set of skills or "tools." Topics include:
  • Reduce stress
  • Improve self-confidence
  • Manage time, set goals, and solve problems
  • Communicate in challenging situations
  • Make tough decisions
  • Locate helpful resources
A national program based on the Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program. Learn more about the program

Last Update

08/10/2026

Providing organization

Semcac

Organization URL

https://www.semcac.org