Caregiver classes set

If you are the full-time caregiver for a loved one, you are invited to attend free caregiver training and education classes in Lee County during September.

The CARE Program, Caregivers Assistance and Regional Education is a collaborative effort between the Florida Department of Elder Affairs, Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida, Inc., Lee Memorial Health System, Hope of Southwest Florida, Alvin A. Dubin Alzheimer's Resource Center and Faith in Action. Personal care, caregiver feelings, roles and responsibilities, end of life issues and community resources are just a few of the topics to be discussed.

Classes are twice a week for two consecutive weeks, with each class lasting three hours. Classes will be held at Cypress Lake United Methodist Church. Don't miss this opportunity to come together and learn with other caregivers how to better care for your loved one, as well as how to better care for yourself. To register call 866-231-0921.

Class dates and times: Sept. 4, 6, 11 and 13 at: Cypress Lake United Methodist Church, 8570 Cypress Lake Drive, Fort Myers, 33919.

Time: 1 p.m. - 4 p.m. (Sept. 4 and 6), 1 p.m. - 4:30 (Sept. 11 and 13).