Free Powerful Tools for Caregivers Class

The ARK, Alzheimer’s Family Support Services, is offering its free Powerful Tools for Caregivers series starting in June. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational program designed to help family caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend with a chronic illness.

The class is 6 to 7:30 p.m. each Wednesday from June 13 to July 25 (no class on July 4) at The Blake at Carnes Crossroads in Summerville and will be taught by certified leaders. Registration is required and class size is limited. To register, call (843) 459-4751 or visit www.thearkofsc.org.

This program helps family caregivers reduce stress, improve self-confidence, communicate feelings better, balance their lives, increase their ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources. Attendees will benefit from this class whether they are helping a parent, spouse or friend who lives at home, in a nursing home or across the country.