Free caregiving webinars to support families in Colorado and beyond

Nearly one in four Americans between the ages of 45 and 64 provide regular care or assistance to a friend or family member with a health problem or disability. Although many people cite caring for and helping others as one of their greatest sources of happiness and meaning, the role also comes with its own stresses and challenges.

Many of these caregivers face their own struggles, from anxiety to a lack of sleep and chronic illnesses, which can be exacerbated by the demands of helping others in need.

To support dedicated caregivers, Colorado State University Extension is partnering with Jane Barton, a national speaker and aging expert, to offer a series of free virtual workshops focused on addressing common issues faced by informal and unpaid caregivers. The Caregiver Workshop Series was developed by the CSU Health Extension Team as a free, accessible resource for anyone who is or will be serving in a caregiving capacity for aging family members or friends, helping address a growing need among older Coloradans. The effort is part of CSU’s Rural Initiative.

The four sessions, beginning on August 16 and concluding in mid-November, will cover a variety of topics related to caregiving, from the personal impact of caring to healthcare options, advance directives, community resources, and more. Each session will have live simultaneous Spanish interpretation. They will also be recorded in English and Spanish and posted to the CSU Extension YouTube for future viewing.

• The Consequences of Caring: August 16
• September 13: Your Final Act
• October 11: THE Conversation
• November 15: Collaborative Care
  

To register visit: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_PMxMHjKjTa6V337jsOlWNw#/registration

For more information, visit:
https://engagement.source.colostate.edu/free-caregiving-webinars-to-support-families-in-colorado-and-beyond/