LEWISTON — SeniorsPlus will hold Savvy Caregiver 1 training sessions in Androscoggin, Franklin and Oxford counties.

This training helps those caring for a family member with dementia to learn how to take care of themselves, reduce stress and communicate more easily with their loved ones.

This is a six-week workshop, with each session lasting two hours. The class is free but preregistration is required. Call SeniorsPlus at 1-800-427-1241 to reserve a seat.

Following are the upcoming locations and times:

Carrabassett Valley Library, Begin Community Room, 2 to 4 p.m. Fridays, Dec. 6 through Jan. 10.

Lewiston, SeniorsPlus Education Center, 8 Falcon Road, 10 a.m. to noon Wednesdays, Jan. 8 through Feb. 12.

Rumford, Hope Association, 85 Lincoln Ave., Rumford Armory Building, 2 to 4 p.m. Thursdays, Dec. 5 through Jan. 9.

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