1226 Berlin Street Waupaca, WI 54981 (715) 258-5521 1-800-310-5521
Wisconsin Alliance for Family Caregiving | Calendar of Events | Caregiving Relationships for People Who Care for Adults | Elder Care and Work | Master Trainers and Class Leaders | Find a Caregiver Leader Training The Wisconsin Alliance for Family Caregiving partners with Legacy Caregiver Services, a nonprofit aging institute, to offer a six-week course for caregivers of older adults with Alzheimer's, Parkinson's and other disabling conditions. The class helps caregivers build communication skills, lower stress, set goals, make tough decisions, and communicate with family members and medical providers. Participants use relaxation and planning tools while learning to cope with anger and guilt, access community resources and solve problems. To become a Powerful Tools Class Leader, please call Debra Brunner, Bethany Community Care Ministry, at (715) 942-1437 or (800) 310-5521, extension 1437 or email debrab@bethany-home.com. For Leader Training and Educational Materials, please access our academic partner, Family Living Programs, Cooperative Extension University of Wisconsin-Madison at Wisconsin Alliance for Family Caregiving.