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Classes Help Caregivers Care for Others and Themselves
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
Do you help take care of an older family member or friend? If so, you are not alone. Over 65 million family caregivers in America provide a vast array of emotional, financial, nursing, social, homemaking and other services on a daily or on an intermittent basis.
Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an educational series designed to provide tools you need to take care of yourself. If you take good care of yourself, you will be better prepared to take good care of your loved one. As a participant you will learn how to: reduce stress, improve self-confidence, better communicate your feelings, balance your life, increase ability to make tough decisions and locate helpful resources.
Preserve the Taste of Summer (ok-plan NOW to preserve tastes NEXT summer!)
(Posted on 2/5/2012)
Have you been browsing the garden catalogs and planning your garden? What plans have you made for preserving the bountiful fruits and vegetables from the garden? Now is the time to learn more about food preservation so that you are ready to "put it up." Consider Preserve the Taste of Summer, an online and hands-on course that covers food preservation and food safety basics, canning, freezing, dehydrating, and jam and pickle making.
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What is 4-H?
(Posted on 1/18/2012)
4-H is the largest youth organization in the WORLD!
Join Des Moines County Extension on Facebook
(Posted on 1/4/2011)
Facebook users are invited to stay up-to-date with Des Moines County Extension by joining us on Facebook. We keep the link right here -- or search for Iowa State University Extension, Des Moines County
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