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Sheltering Arms Senior Services

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Sheltering Arms Senior Services Launches Powerful Tools for Caregivers Program

HOUSTON (January 21, 2010) . . . Sheltering Arms Senior Services, in its commitment to support caregivers of older family members, is launching a free Powerful Tools for Caregivers program in the Bellaire/Braeswood area. This innovative program focuses on the caregiver’s health and well-being.

At the end of the six-week course, participants will have improved self-care skills, know how to better handle difficult situations, and have mastered new communication, stress management and relaxation techniques. 

WHO: Caregivers of older family members

WHAT: New Powerful Tools for Caregiving Program

WHERE: Sheltering Arms Senior Services, 3838 Aberdeen Way(next to the McGovern-Stella Link Library)

WHEN: Six-week program runs January 26 through March 2, 2010
Held Tuesdays, 6 p.m. to 8 p.m.

HOW: To register, contact Laura Widener at 713-685-6544.

About Sheltering Arms Senior Services
Sheltering Arms Senior Services promotes the dignity and independence of older adults through services, advocacy, and support for caregivers. More than 65,000 Houston-area older adults and their families are helped each year via its geriatric care management and consultation, Alzheimer’s day care, telephone reassurance, case management and housing and energy management programs. Sheltering Arms serves as the lead organization for Care for Elders, a partnership of more than 80 organizations whose mission is to improve the care and services provided to vulnerable older adults and family caregivers in Harris County.  For more information call 713-685-6577 or visit www.shelteringarms.org.