"Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions" Workshop Series

The County Department of Aging and Disabilities offers a free six-week workshop series from 12:15 to 2:45 p.m. on Thursdays, April 14 through May 19, at the Pascal Senior Activity Center.

"Living Healthy with Chronic Conditions" is a self-management program to help adults handle their chronic conditions, such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic pain or anxiety and heart disease.

Participants will learn techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation. They will also find out about appropriate exercise and medications, communication with family and health professionals, nutrition and evaluation of new treatments.

This evidence-based program created by Stanford University and Northern California Kaiser Permanente has shown a beneficial effect on physical and emotional outcomes and health-related quality of life. Participants reported decreased disability and fatigue, increased energy, lower health distress, more exercise and relaxation and fewer social role limitations.

Classes will be on April 14, 21 and 28 and May 5, 12 and 19. Adults of any age with chronic conditions are welcome, as well as caregivers.

For information and registration, call Pam Toomey, program coordinator, at 410-222-4366, Ext. 3057 or e-mail agtoom88@aacounty.org or register at the Pascal Center.

Anyone requiring accommodations should call 410-222-4366 seven days in advance of the first workshop. TTY users can call via Maryland Relay 7-1-1.