Take Charge of Your Diabetes Program

The Bloom Township Senior Department in cooperation with AgeOptions is offering a partnership to “Take Charge of Your Health.”

This series of six classes will be offered at Bloom Township, 425 S. Halsted St., Chicago Heights, on Thursdays, Aug. 25, from 9-11:30 a.m. with the exception of the last class which will be held on Friday, Sept. 30.

Stanford University created the “Chronic Disease Self-Management Program” that this program will use.  Research had demonstrated the effectiveness of the program in improving the health outcomes of participants over time. 

This program will cover topics such as coping with fatigue, frustration and pain related to ongoing health conditions; Exercising to maintain and improve strength, flexibility and endurance; using medications; communicating with family members and health professionals; practicing good nutrition and evaluating new treatment options.

This program is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging via the Illinois Department of Public Health.

To register for the program or for information,  contact Maria at the Bloom Township Senior Department at 708-754-9400 ext. 244.