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Diseñado para ayudar a los adultos con problemas de salud crónicos a adquirir confianza y habilidades para gestionar su salud de forma eficaz.
Take Charge of Your Health
Take Charge of Your Health: Chronic Conditions empodera a las personas que enfrentan problemas de salud persistentes como artritis, dolor crónico, diabetes y dificultades de salud mental. Estas afecciones pueden afectar la vida diaria, ¡pero no tienes que enfrentarlas solo!
Participa en una experiencia diseñada para brindarte la confianza, la motivación y las habilidades prácticas necesarias para gestionar eficazmente tu salud. Descubre estrategias que transformarán tu perspectiva sobre tu enfermedad y mejorarán tu calidad de vida.
También se ofrecen talleres en español.
Duration & Format
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Six weekly sessions, 2.5 hours each (with a built-in break).
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Participate in person at community and clinical locations or virtually with technical support available.
Topics
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Nutrition and healthy eating habits.
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Physical activity and exercise.
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Pain and stress management.
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Effective communication with family, friends and health care providers.
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Problem solving, goal setting and many more.
Benefits
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Increased energy and less fatigue.
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Increased physical activity.
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Increased confidence in managing health.
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Decreased pain and depression.
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Less frustration or worry about health.
Who Should Join
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Adults with ongoing health conditions and their caregivers.
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Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities.
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Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations.
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Primary focus: Participants aged 60 and over, as well as adults with disabilities, but individuals of all ages are welcome to join.
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Caregivers of those with ongoing health conditions will also find the program beneficial.