MARQUETTE — Creating Confident Caregivers is a program in select regions of Michigan for family caregivers of persons with dementia and/or memory loss.

Creating Confident Caregivers is a six-session workshop led by trained dementia care specialists. This university tested program provides participants with information, skills and attitudes to manage stress and increase their effectiveness as a caregiver.

Creating Confident Caregivers is once again available in the Marquette area, through the U.P. Area Agency on Aging/UPCAP in partnership with The Alzheimer’s Association-Greater Michigan Chapter. There is no charge to participants for the weekly sessions or materials and respite care may be available through participating area agencies while caregivers attend the workshop.

The next “Creating Confident Caregivers” workshop starts Aug. 1 in Marquette. This is a six-week workshop which meets once each week from 3-5 p.m. Tuesdays.

Those interested in participating in this workshop should call 1-800-305-8137, dial 2-1-1 or visit the website www.upcap.org