VIRTUAL-Living a Healthy Life: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
- Monday, January 6, 2025
- 12:00 pm to 3:30 pm
Virtual event
This is a virtual event. If you have questions about how to connect to the event, please contact the event host.
Leaders: Marion Cate, MEd, MCHES, Sharon Feeney, BA, and Chiz Horiuchi, BA
This is a free 6-week, online, evidence-based program to help you with symptoms of chronic illness.
In this program, you will discuss strategies to:
- Deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Exercise appropriately to maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance.
- Use medications appropriately.
- Communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals.
- Practice good nutrition
- Balance activity and rest
- Evaluate new treatments.
Participants will receive a copy of the book “Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions,” an exercise CD, and a relaxation CD. They will also make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other address any issues with their self-management.
If you have questions or would like to register, contact Sharon Feeney (603-653-6847 or email Sharon.M.Feeney@hitchcock.org) or Chiz Horiuchi (603-653-3471 or email Chizuko.Horiuchi@hitchcock.org). Space is limited and registration is due December 12, 2024.
This program is comprised of six sessions on Mondays, January 6 to February 10, from 12:30 to 3 pm. We request that you do your best to attend all classes.