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Living a Healthy Life
Living a Healthy Life is a fun and practical program that helps people with ongoing health conditions overcome daily challenges and maintain active, fulfilling lives. Throughout the program, people develop the skills they need to help themselves. They gain confidence and motivation to manage their health, and feel more positive about their lives.Program Information
Living a Healthy Life is a six-week program. Sessions are held once a week for 2 1/2 hours, with a short break included. The cost for the program is $10.00 which includes a copy of the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions".For more information or to register for upcoming sessions, please phone 1-888-854-7244 (toll free)
Who is the program for?
The program is for people who have ongoing health problems, their caregivers or loved ones. Health problems may include:
- arthritis
- cancer
- chronic lung disease (i.e. asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease)
- chronic pain
- diabetes
- heart disease
- high blood pressure
- other chronic conditions
People who are looking to make changes to prevent health problems are also welcome.
Topics covered
- Healthy eating
- Exercise
- Better breathing
- Communication
- Working with health care providers
- Managing your fear, anger, and frustration
- Managing pain
- Coping with fatigue
- Planning for the future
- Medication
- Positive thinking
- Setting goals
- Problem solving
- And more
What people are saying about the program
"I really appreciated the program. Having a group atmosphere was invaluable to the experience as one didn't feel so alone. I'd like to thank all involved."
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Contact Us
for more information about the program or to sign up for our mailing list:
Toll free: 1-888-854-7244
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