On Thursday, September 26th from 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Oregon Care Partners will host a free, instructor-led training about Introduction to Trauma Informed Care. This class is designed to help anyone is caring for an older adult learn the definition of trauma and why trauma informed care is important in long-term care. In addition, with the increased study of the impact of care on the caregiver - in the form of stress and burnout - attention will be given on how to support all parties involved, including family caregivers, community-based workers, and providers.

WHAT: A FREE CLASS for caregivers about Introduction to Trauma Informed Care. This training is designed to help anyone caring for an older adult learn more about how to identify ways of understanding possible reasons behind an individual’s thinking, behavior, and way of relating by using your knowledge. A certified instructor will share real-world experience in an interactive webinar classroom environment and answer your important questions.

WHO: This training is available at no cost to anyone living or working in Oregon. Free classes from Oregon Care Partners can benefit anyone providing support and care for an older adult or person living with dementia, including family members, care professionals, support workers, volunteers, and public safety workers.

WHEN: September 26, 2024 | 12:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

WHERE: Portland Meeting Space at Portland English Language Academy (PELA) | 2007 Lloyd Center Portland, OR 97232

REGISTER: Visit OregonCarePartners.com to create a free account and register to join. For assistance, email [email protected] or call 1-800-930-6851. Register: oregoncarepartners.com/app/#/class-details/3614?classTypes=IN_PERSON

Oregon Care Partners
Oregon Care Partners is a free, high-quality caregiver education resource. Since 2014, Oregon Care Partners has helped family and professional caregivers build the knowledge and skills needed to improve the quality of life of older adults and people living with Alzheimer’s in Oregon. Oregon Care Partners’ expert instructors are experienced in long term care and are passionate about helping caregivers feel confident and prepared in every care setting, including at home. Instructor-led webinars are offered weekly on a variety of important care topics and more than 140 online classes can be started when it is most convenient. Learn how free classes can help at OregonCarePartners.com.