Caregiver training

Classes workshops and presentations are available individually or as a series including:

Training for professional staff and family caregivers

Breathing exercises

We always have access to our breath and this can be a wonderful tool for reducing stress. There are a variety of breathing techniques that can be helpful and provide a foundation for stress reduction skills.

Guided imagery

Guided imagery can promote relaxation and healing. Imagery or visualization can be used for all elders, even those with cognitive loss and many have found guided imagery helpful.

Yoga for everyone

Yoga and mindful stretching can be an important reminder of what our bodies can still do! Stretches are for everyone, even the most physically disabled.

Gentle hand massage
Hand massage techniques that are easy to learn and use. It also provides relaxation for the person giving the massage as well as the person receiving the massage

Aromatherapy
Aromatherapy is a popular intervention, and often misused. Some basic understanding can help staff use this- the simplest of interventions.

Montana Health Care Association participant’s comments:

I was surprised how much I needed this!

Speaker was passionate in her thoughts and practices which made her easy to listened to.

I especially enjoyed how the speaker was able to engage the group and elicit comments/ideas from many attendees.

Very knowledgeable, excellent, everything flowed very well, new ideas introduced, a positive experience.

Very relaxing environment- the speaker was very open to comments & questions.

What a wonderful way to help our elderly with dementia.

Very impressed with presentation. She gave us the opportunity to practice what she taught.

This was excellent! I loved the essential oils.

Excellent speaker- very hands-on demo- thoroughly enjoyed.

Mindfulness Based Elder Care

Healing and health for elders and their caregivers