Self-Care for Those Who Care for Others

Caring for a loved one? You need care too. The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program can help.

Caring for a loved one who needs help can be challenging. UPMC for Life, in partnership with the Institute on Aging, is offering the Powerful Tools for Caregiver program. This program, designed specifically to help family caregivers, will teach you how to take care of yourself while you care for a spouse, relative, or friend who lives at home or in a nursing home.

• Classes consist of six weekly sessions
  
• Two specially trained and experienced Class Leaders conduct the classes
• Interactive lessons, discussions, and brainstorming will help you take the “tools” you choose and put them into action in your life
• You will receive a book, The Caregiver Helpbook, that contains important information on:
  

• Hiring in-home help
• Making legal and financial decisions
• Deciding whether someone should continue to drive
  

You’ll learn to use tools that can help you:

• Reduce your stress.
• Communicate effectively with others (family members, your doctor, and other caregivers).
• Take care of yourself.
• Reduce guilt, anger, and depression.
• Relax your mind and body.
• Make tough decisions.
• Set goals and solve problems.
• Get rid of negative self-talk.
  
  

You can also download our Powerful Tools for Caregivers brochure to learn more. Please click on the document below.

• Powerful Tools for Caregivers Brochure
  
  

UPMC for Life members can sign up for this empowering program at no cost. For more information, call our Member Services Department or your Health Care Concierge at 1-877-539-3080, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.,* seven days a week. TTY/TDD users should call 1-800-361-2629.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class Schedules

UPMC for Life members can signup for this empowering program at no cost. Check the schedule below for classes in your area. For more information, call our Member Services Department or your Health Care Concierge at 1-877-539-3080, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.*, seven days a week. TTY/TDD users should call 1-800-361-2629.

Erie:

UPMC Health Plan
Village West
3330 W. 26th St.
Erie, PA 16507

Dates and times for program are: