Living with a Chronic Disease and/or Chronic Pain sometimes involves living a different life. Several Health Professionals will show persons who suffer from the following illnesses strategies for good health:

• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Heart Disease
• Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD)
• Stroke
• Kidney Disease
• Chronic Pain

Chronic Disease Self –Management

Weekly 2.5 hour group classes for 6 weeks with focus on strategies to manage chronic disease:

• Management of Stress, Pain, Fatigue, Emotions
• Healthy eating and exercise
• Communicating with health team
• Medication Use
• Relaxation and Breathing Techniques
• Use of Action Plans

Chronic Pain Self –Management

Weekly 2.5 hour group classes for 6 weeks with focus on strategies to manage chronic pain:

• Management of Stress, Anger, Fatigue, Depression, Frustration related to Chronic Pain
• Exercise for maintaining and improving strength, balance and flexibility and endurance
• Pain medications, treatment and relaxation techniques

Have your Health Care Provider refer you today.