MATTAPOISETT — It is important to be prepared to care. The Mattapoisett Council on Aging is hosting a caregiving course with special guest presenter Theresa Chaklos, a volunteer with Massachusetts AARP.

The free course will be held on Thursday, Oct. 10 at 1 p.m.

“Whether it’s your parent, spouse, family member, friend, or just someone who needs someone, it is common that many people are or will care for someone in some capacity,” read a press release.

The course will provide guidance on how to “put together a team and establish a care plan.”

Attendees will learn how to navigate challenges presented in caregiving.

“Learn information on how to have vital conversations, ways to assess your
loved one’s needs, tips for organizing important documents, a roundup of federal and
national resources, information on caring for yourself, checklists, medication charts
and contact lists,” the release read.

To register, call 508-758-4110 or email coadirector@mattapoisett.net.