Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a six-week evidence-based group education program that teaches people practical skills they need to live well with a variety of health conditions. Through weekly sessions, the workshop provides support for continuing normal daily activities and dealing with emotions that arise from having a chronic condition.
- 6-week program (6 sessions, 2 hours per session).
- The program is FREE.
- Registration is required.
- Anyone living with a chronic condition (examples: asthma, COPD, arthritis, depression, diabetes, cancer, heart disease, obesity, and fibromyalgia.
- Family members, friends or caregivers of an individual with a chronic condition.
- Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a fun skill-building program designed for persons with chronic conditions.
- The program helps individuals take day-to-day responsibility for the care of their chronic condition.
- Participants gain skills necessary to self-manage their condition and work with their health care providers.
Topics Covered
- Techniques to deal with problems experienced by persons dealing with one or more chronic conditions such as frustration, fatigue, anger, pain and isolation.
- Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Appropriate use of medications.
- Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals.
- Healthy eating.
- Managing stress and relaxation.
