This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, tailored for Spanish speakers facing ongoing health issues to build self-management skills, confidence, and motivation for better health.
Tomando Control de su Salud
This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program specifically designed for Spanish speakers. Tomando Control de su Salud is an interactive workshop designed for people with any type of ongoing health condition and their caregivers. Participation in a workshop provides skills and tools to help you make meaningful and lasting changes to your health so that you can live an active, fulfilling life.
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
Nutrition and healthy eating habits
Physical activity and exercise
Pain and stress management
Effective communication with family, friends and health care providers
Problem solving, goal setting and many more
Benefits
Increased energy and less fatigue
Increased physical activity
Increased confidence in managing health
Decreased pain and depression
Less frustration or worry about health
Who Should Join
Adults with ongoing health conditions and their caregivers
Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities
Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations
Primary focus: Participants aged 60 and over, as well as adults with disabilities, but individuals of all ages are welcome to join.
Caregivers of those with ongoing health conditions will also find the program beneficial.