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For Immediate Release

Family Caregiver Workshop
Caring for Yourself While Caring for Others

Westminster, MD, Tuesday, June 16, 2026: Carroll County’s Division of Aging & Disabilities’ Family Caregiver Support Program, in partnership with Carroll Community College, will host a training entitled “Caring for Yourself while Caring for Others” on Saturday, June 27^th, from 9 am-12 pm at Carroll Community College, 1601 Washington Rd. Westminster, MD, Room L287.  

This workshop is part of the “Increasing Your Capacity for Excellent Care” series and emphasizes the importance of self-care to avoid “compassion fatigue” and maintain your health.  Learn about the aging brain, understand the needs of your care recipients, and discover strategies to balance caregiving with self-care. 

Registration is required by Friday, June 26th. There is no cost to attend, and you may click here to register.  For any questions, contact the Program Coordinator, Denise Valentine, at 410-386-3800 or davalentine@carrollcountymd.gov.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Denise Valentine, Program Coordinator
Family Caregiver Support Program

The Americans with Disabilities Act applies to the Carroll County Government and its programs, services, activities, and facilities. Anyone requiring an auxiliary aid or service for effective communication or who has a complaint should contact The Department of Citizen Services, 410.386.3600 or 1.888.302.8978 or MD Relay 7-1-1/1.800.735.2258 or email ada@carrollcountymd.gov as soon as possible but no later than 72 hours before the scheduled event.