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What people are saying about the program
"Living a Healthy Life" Program Testimonials
"It motivated me to make major positive lifestyle changes. I have never felt better and healthier."
"It taught me ways to get started to do the things I knew I should be doing."
"I found this course excellent! Before I took the course I thought I was handlign my chronic conditions well on my own, surprised to learn there was much more I could do for myself and, as a result, for my family."
"This was the beginning of my taking control of my condition. I moved from victim, from feeling helpless, to feeling that I can do something to ease my condition."
"The one common bond we share by being here is that we want to help ourselves."
"Many thanks to the facilitators for providing a very positive, informative and rewarding experience."
"I am really enjoying this program. It is making me take time to think about me and my issues. This is a good thing!!"
"The aspect of the program I found most helpful was interacting with the leaders and with the other people, hearing all the different problems of the people and talking with them."
"This program was a great reinforcement in the ways to practice healthy living."
"This was an excellent program - I hope more are offered!"
"I definitely learned new skills and knowledge which I am using. I am also continuing with a weekly action plan. I will continue to recommend this program to others."
"I found making a weekly action plan to be of great benefit. Focus on short term goals so as not to become frustrated. It was great to be with other people who have chronic conditions and hear how they cope."
Media Reports
October 2009 - Voice for Island Seniors: Program helps Islanders to manage health [PDF]
