New Free Classes in June for Seniors & Senior Caregivers

Sign up today for these two free classes in June for Seniors and Senior Caregivers.

A Matter of Balance

A Matter Of Balance is a fall prevention program to reduce the risk of devastating falls in older adults, and to help seniors develop an active, healthy lifestyle. Classes are free and open to the public!

DATES: Tuesdays and Thursdays June 21-July 17
TIME: 1-3pm
LOCATION: HAND- 1640B E. 2nd Street #200, Austin, Texas, 78702

For more information contact Laurie McDaniel at laurie.mcdaniel@austinymca.org or 799-3426

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

The TownLake YMCA and CaregiverU are teaming up to offer a free program called "Powerful Tools for Caregivers," a self-care education program for family caregivers.

The free classes will meet every Friday at the TownLake YMCA from 11:30am to 1pm, June 29 through August 3.

The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program will provide you with tools and strategies to better handle the unique caregiver challenges you face. The tools learned in the six week series benefit caregivers by helping reduce stress, improve caregiving confidence, establish balance, communicate needs, make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.

Classes are FREE, through a generous grant from St. David’s Foundation and available in Travis, Hays & Williamson counties. Classes are led by trained facilitators.

Topics include:
• Communicating in Challenging Situations l Taking Care of You
• Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress l Mastering Caregiving Decisions
• Communicating Feelings, Needs & Concerns l Learning from Emotions

DATES: Fridays - June 29 - August 3
TIME: 11:30am - 1pm (light snack provided)
LOCATION: TownLake YMCA, 1100 W. Cesar Chavez

TO REGISTER CONTACT: Michelle Mason, 656-5828, mmason74@gmail.com

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