Do you help care for an older relative or friend? Do you sometimes feel overwhelmed from juggling your own life and the responsibilities of caregiving? If so, you may benefit from the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging's FREE Powerful Tools for Caregivers classes.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6 week course sponsored by the Cattaraugus County Department of Aging/NY Connects. During this FREE 6 week course, you will learn to reduce your stress, improve your self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase your ability to make tough decisions, and locate helpful resources.

Classes will be held on Thursdays from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in the Family Center of Healthy Community Alliance, 1 School St. in Gowanda. They will begin on Thursday, August 16 and end on Thursday, September 20. Light snacks will be provided.

Pre-registration is required. Please contact the Cattaraugus County Department of the Aging/NY Connectsat  716-373-8032 to register or to request additional information.