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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Physical Addresses:
Kenosha County ADRC
8600 Sheridan Road
Kenosha, WI 53143
Mailing Addresses:
Kenosha County Aging and Disability Resource
8600 Sheridan Road
KENOSHA, WI 53143
Phone Numbers:
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Program Info:
Operating Agency:
Iowa State University (Powerful Tools for Caregivers)
In Charge:
Margaret Ricchio (Caregiver Support Specialist)
Hours:
Call for details.
Eligibility:
Anyone who provides unpaid care for another person, such as setting up medications, running errands, making meals, doing yard work, cleaning or handling finances
Fees:
Free, however we accept donations ($10) to cover materials
Intake Process:
Call for details and to register.
Program Licenses
Accessibility:
Call for details,
Languages:
English, Spanish,
Website(s):
https://www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org
Email(s):
margaret.ricchio@kenoshacounty.wi.gov
Keywords:
Caregiver, Resource, Caregiver, Support Group, Group, Caregiving, Support Group, Caregiving,
Last Updated:
4/10/2026
Program Description:
Classes are in person. Powerful Tools for Caregivers is a 6-week educational series, offered throughout the year, designed to help unpaid caregivers take care of themselves while caring for a relative or friend. Workshop Goals include: - Caregivers develop a wealth of self-care tools to reduce personal stress, communicate needs effectively in challenging situations, deal with difficult emotions, make tough care giving decisions. Caregivers will benefit whether helping a parent,spouse, friend or someone who lives at home, in a nursing home, or across the country. - Class #1: Taking Care of You - Class #2: Identifying and Reducing Personal Stress - Class #3: Communicating Feelings, Needs, and Concerns - Class #4: Communicating in Challenging Situations - Class #5: Learning From Our Emotions - Class #6: Mastering Caregiving Decisions Call for latest workshop schedule, further information or to register. SD, Kiosk

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Please contact the ADRC if you need additional assistance or have any additional questions Kenosha County ADRC 8600 Sheridan Road; Kenosha, WI 53143 phone: 262-605-6646; email: adrc@kenoshacounty.org Hours: Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm.

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