Chronic Disease Self-Management [S-26-8]
| Presenter: | Ellen Nichols, Penelope Rattan |
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| Location: | Potsdam Town Hall (18 Elm St.) |
| Classes: | 6 Sessions 2.5 hours |
| Dates: | Mon 1:00 PM 03/02, 03/09, 03/16, 03/23, 03/30, 04/06 |
| Status: | CLOSED |
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The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week, evidence-based workshop designed to empower adults living with ongoing health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and more. Led by trained facilitators, many living with chronic conditions themselves, this program teaches practical skills to improve daily life and overall well-being.
Participants learn how to: (i) build healthy habits that support long-term wellness, (ii) manage pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions, (iii) improve nutrition, physical activity, and sleep, (iv) communicate effectively with healthcare providers and loved ones, and (v) set personal goals and create action plans that work.
Who should join? Adults who are living with one or more chronic health conditions or caregivers supporting someone who is.
Ellen Nichols is retired and earned her degree in Nursing from SUNY Plattsburgh. She has been an RN for over 40 years. Her certification to teach this course was obtained in 2017 from a Stanford University program through the Self-Management Resource Center.
Penelope Rattan is retired from a 60-year career in social work, nursing home administration and substance use disorder programs. She has a BA from Keuka College in Sociology and Psychology, and has been a certified Lifestyle Coach for this program as well for five years.
Special Instructions:
This program provides a free resource book that participants will take home with them.
Cap: 15