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SUMMARY:Powerful Tools for Caregivers
DESCRIPTION;ENCODING=QUOTED-PRINTABLE:<p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Please find below a brief description of the Class:&nbsp; &nbsp;</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p></o:p></span></p>=0D=0A=
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     <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The 6-week scripted curriculum has been shown to improve:</span></b><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>=0D=0A=
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     <li style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Self-Care Behaviors: (e.g. increased exercise, relaxation and medical check-ups)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></span></li>=0D=0A=
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     <li style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Self-Efficacy: (increased confidence in coping with caregiving demands)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></span></li>=0D=0A=
     <li style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'">Use of Community Resources: (increased utilization of local services)</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Verdana','sans-serif'; mso-fareast-font-family: 'Times New Roman'"><o:p></o:p></span></li></ul>=0D=0A=
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     <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Through numerous collaborations with health and human service organizations across the country, the Powerful Tools for Caregivers program has reached over 70,000 family caregivers.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>=0D=0A=
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     <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">The Powerful Tools for Caregivers program is an evidence-based education program offering a unique combination of elements. The scripted curriculum and the intricately detailed training material, have guaranteed its consistency and quality. The program utilizes a train-the-trainer method of dissemination.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>=0D=0A=
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     <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a program you can count on to make a positive difference in your life.</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>=0D=0A=
     <p style="LINE-HEIGHT: normal; MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt" class="MsoNormal"><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt">&nbsp;</span><span style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Times New Roman','serif'; FONT-SIZE: 12pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p><span style="LINE-HEIGHT: 115%; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'; COLOR: black; FONT-SIZE: 12pt; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-fareast-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA">The Class will be held at:&nbsp; Amazing Place, 3735 Drexel, Houston, Texas 77027, 713-552-0420 - Contacts are:&nbsp; Carol Cooper x 2205 or Susan Giles x 2206</span>
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