Living Well Program | helenodriscollqol@outlook.ie| 087 3964 307

Building Better Carers program is for those caring for a child, teenager, young adult, a parent, family member, a loved one or friend. Classes help build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their caregiving tasks and maintain a fulfilling life.

Building Better Caregivers is for those caring for a child, teenager, young adult, a parent, family member, a loved one or friend. Classes are highly participatory, where mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their caregiving tasks and maintain a fulfilling life.

Topics include:

• Self-care methods to improve caregiver’s health
• Dealing with difficult emotions
• Managing difficult care partner behaviours
• Planning for the future
• Finding resources
• Improving communication skills with family and friends
• Family meetings
• Communicating with health professionals and health care system
• Action-planning, problem-solving, decision-making and much more