Living Well Workshops – Louisville area Chronic Disease Self Management Workshops

Living Well Workshops can help!

• Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
• Workshops meet once a week for 6 weeks (same time, same place)
• Registration Fee covers workshop and book ($15 at the first class or $10 in advance)
• Receive a FREE 8-week membership at any of the Greater Louisville YMCA locations after completing the workshops!

SPONSORS: University of Louisville Department of Family & Geriatric Medicine ■ Family Health Centers, Inc. ■ Louisville Primary Care Association ■ YMCA of Greater Louisville ■ KIPDA ■ Louisville Metro Department of Public Health and Wellness ■ Kentucky Department for Public Health Chronic Disease Prevention Branch

More information:

Living Well Workshops

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program*

Sponsors: U of L Dept. of Family & Geriatric Medicine, Family Health Centers, Louisville Primary Care Association, YMCA of Greater Louisville, KIPDA, Kentucky Dept. of Public Health – Chronic Disease Prevention Branch

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six-week series of workshops that meet for 2 ½ hours, once a week in community settings such as senior centers, churches, malls and hospitals. People with different chronic health problems attend together: same time, same place, same bunch of people learning and practicing together for six weeks. Workshops are co-facilitated by two people who may or may not be health professionals, one or both of whom have chronic diseases themselves.

Subjects covered include:

1. Techniques to deal with problems and symptoms associated with chronic conditions such as frustration, fatigue, pain, negative emotions and isolation
2. Physical activity/movement for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
3. Appropriate and effective use of medications
4. Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
5. Nutrition and supportive food decisions
6. Evaluating new treatment options

Workshop package is valued at over $150 but the registration fee is only $15, which includes 6 workshops and a resource book called Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions. You may opt to buy the relaxation CD for $5.

PLUS…all participants have access to a FREE 8-week membership to the Greater Louisville YMCA. Must attend minimum of 4 out of the six workshops to qualify.

The way the program is taught is what makes it effective. The workshop sessions are lively and participative; workshop participants talk, share, practice skills and learn together over the six weeks. Mutual support and success build the participants’ confidence in their ability to manage their health and maintain active and fulfilling lives.

The Self-Management Program does not conflict with existing programs or treatment. It is designed to enhance regular treatment and disease-specific education such as Better Breathers, cardiac rehabilitation, or diabetes instruction. In addition, many people have more than one chronic condition. The program is especially helpful for these people, as it gives them the skills to manage their health, as well as to help them keep active in their lives.

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

• Call (502) 852-1804 or (502) 772-8588
• Visit Website: http://familymedicine.louisville.edu/chroniccare

*Used by permission from the Stanford University Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs 5-11-09