Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers Newsletter

January 2024

Announcements

2023 Reflection

As we close the calendar for 2023 and prepare for what's to come in 2024, Powerful Tools for Caregivers Headquarters (PTC HQ) wants to share some of the amazing work accomplished during 2023.


With your help and support, the 6-week PTC class series was delivered approximately 600 times to groups of caregivers in 2023. These classes spanned the United States and Canada, with offerings in English and Spanish. Additionally, in 2023 our Master Trainers led close to 50 class leader training series, resulting in more than 400 new PTC class leaders worldwide. By the end of 2023, tens of thousands of caregivers received the evidence-based Powerful Tools for Caregivers program.


The reach of PTC and its proven outcomes for care partners would not be possible without each of you. We thank you for your dedication to care partners and their well-being. We are so grateful for your time and assistance in delivering Powerful Tools for Caregivers in your community. We are excited to see what 2024 has in store for us. All of us here at PTC HQ wish you and yours a Happy New Year and send best wishes for the coming months of 2024.


With respect and gratitude,

Katie Anthony, Ph.D.

PTC HQ Program Coordinator

New PTC Program Coordinator

PTC HQ officially has a new Program Coordinator. Dr. Katie Anthony joined us at the end of November 2023. She has a Ph.D. in Gerontology and Educational Technology and an M.S. in Mass Communication. Katie brings over a decade of experience with communication, care partnerships, and technology-oriented instruction. When not working, she enjoys spending time with her partner, friends, family, and dog.

Master Trainer Training 2024

The dates for Master Trainer training have been set for 2024!

 

If interested, please review the requirements for becoming a PTC Master Trainer. If you qualify and would like to join us in 2024, please fill out the Master Trainer application form.


If you are unable to join us in January but are interested in becoming a Master Trainer, here are the other dates for the virtual Master Trainer training:

- April 17, 2024; 10 a.m.-12 p.m. CST

- September 20, 2024; 11 a.m.-1 p.m. CST


Reminder: Add Your Events!

ADD A PTC CLASS SERIES
ADD A PTC CLASS LEADER TRAINING EVENT

Be sure to add your upcoming PTC class series using the "add an upcoming class series" form.


Note: If your class has concluded and you did not enter the information, please use the "add a completed class series" form.



Let us know about your upcoming class leader training events through this "class leader training confirmation" form. This must be completed at least three weeks before your class leader training event.


PTC Materials and Resources

Class Leader

Materials

Class Leader material can be accessed through the ISU Extension Store (see note below) and the PTC Website.

Master Trainer

Materials

Master Trainer materials can be accessed through the ISU Extension Store (see note below) and the PTC Website.

The Caregiver Helpbook

Note: When you set up your ISU Extension Store account, be sure to use the primary email address that PTC uses to contact you. You must be logged in to your account to access the materials.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

ptcaregivers@iastate.edu

https://www.powerfultoolsforcaregivers.org

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