LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS - CHRONIC DISEASE SELF MANAGEMENT

LIVING WELL WITH CHRONIC CONDITIONS WORKSHOP: FREE. The Olympic Area Agency on Aging, has scheduled a FREE Workshop open to the public: Living Well With Chronic Conditions, to be held one day a week (Thursdays, 2-1/2 hours, 1:00 to 3:30 p.m.) for six consecutive weeks beginning Thursday July 21 at the Port Angeles Senior Center, 328 E. 7^th St. The workshop will be facilitated by two local trained leaders. All of the materials individuals will be using were developed by Stanford University’s Chronic Disease-Self Management Program. This program is designed to help individuals who suffer from a chronic condition, including diabetes, asthma, heart disease, chronic pain, arthritis, and hypertension just to name a few; to lessen their stress and frustration, manage symptoms, and deal with fatigue. Those caring for a loved one with a chronic condition may benefit from this workshop also. Each participant will have access to a ‘Living Well With Chronic Conditions’ book. The goal of the program is to help you live a healthy life with your chronic conditions by managing your symptoms. Space for the workshop is limited so please register early. For more information and registration, please call 1-866-582-1487 or (360) 538-2457.