Free caregiver classes added for 2026

The Office on Aging has a variety of classes throughout the year to help caregivers. The classes can help you focus on your well-being while caring for someone else. Classes are free but registration is required. Check out the schedule below for dates and locations. 

Learn more about how Larimer County can support caregivers by visiting the Office on Aging webpage.

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

In this six-week, evidence-based class, family caregivers will learn 35 tools to avoid burnout, lessen stress, stop negative self-talk, strengthen communication, convey needs, and deal with difficult emotions.

For all classes below, except where noted otherwise, use this Google Form to register.

In-Person 
Wednesdays, April 1 - May 6
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Fort Collins: Harmony Library, 4616 S. Shields St.

Virtual (Zoom)
Mondays, June 1 - July 6
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.

In-Person*
Fridays, Aug. 28 - Oct. 2
10 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Estes Park: Good Samaritan 1901 Ptarmigan Trail
*To register for this class, contact UCHealth Aspen Club at 970-495-8565.

In-Person 
Tuesdays, Sept. 8 - Oct. 13
2:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Windsor: Windsor Rec Center, 250 11th St. 

Sessions for Grandfamilies

In-Person
Thursdays, April 9 - May 14
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Loveland: Larimer County Department of Human Services - 200 Peridot Ave.

Virtual (Zoom)
Thursdays, Oct. 1 - Nov. 5
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.

Stress Busting Program

In this nine-week class, caregivers learn about stress and its effects, practice stress management techniques, and develop problem-solving skills. The course is shown to improve the quality of life for family caregivers and help them manage stress and cope better with their lives.

In-Person
Tuesdays, March 31 - May 26
9:30 - 11:30 a.m.
Loveland: Larimer County Department of Human Services - 200 Peridot Ave.
Register using this Google Form