Training for Family Caregivers...(who to contact)
Community-based resources may offer training and classes for family caregivers. Such resources may include: your local hospital; home care agencies; Area Agency on Aging, voluntary health agencies, and county and state departments of health.
* American Red Cross
202- 303-4498
Website: http://www.redcross.org
American Red Cross has developed training programs for family caregivers. You will need to check with your local chapter to find out if there are classes in your area.
* National Family Caregivers Association
800-896-3650
Website: http://www.thefamilycaregiver.org
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NFCA has developed an educational workshop to teach family caregivers to communicate more effectively with healthcare professionals. Check out the NFCA Website to find out if there are workshops scheduled in your community.
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