Living Well with Chronic Conditions

August 2, 2018 from 5:00pm-7:00pm

Contact Information

Tina Umstead, Paris and Henry County Healthcare Foundation

Tickets & Pricing

This event is free.

Description

Thursdays starting August 2 for 6 weeks from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. in the HCMC Classrooms 2 & 3

If you or someone you love has health problems such as diabetes, arthritis, cancer, chronic bronchitis, high blood pressure or other chronic diseases, the Living Well with Chronic Conditions workshops can help you take control of your life.

By participating in a six-session workshop, you will learn ways to:

  • Manage your symptoms
  • Communicate better with your doctor, family members and friends
  • Lessen your anger and frustration
  • Fight fatigue and pain
  • Build confidence
  • Manage stress and learn to relax
  • Discover better nutrition and exercise choices
  • Manage medications
  • Get more out of life!

Spaces are limited for the 2-hour workshop, held each week for six weeks by certified leaders with health conditions themselves.

Cost is free and open to anyone with a chronic condition.  Spouses, family member and caregivers are welcome to attend.  Each workshop participant receives the book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions and a relaxation CD.

Free Screening will be offered after the completion of the class.

To register, call 731-644-3463 or at hcmc.vewebsites.com.