All programs are small group workshops with 8 to 25 participants. Most workshops run for 6 weeks unless noted otherwise.
Participants learn more about their conditions, make weekly Action Plans, share exepierences, and help each other solve problems they encounter navgating their conditions and their lives.
CDSMP
Chronic Disease Self Management
CDSMP is designed for adults living with a chronic condition such as arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, lung disease or any other chronic condition, as well as for their caregivers.
The program was developed by Stanford University to help people gain confidence in their ability to manage their own health. Topics include pain and fatigue management, communication, making informed treatment decisions, depression, problem solving and more.
CPSMP
Chronic Pain Self Management
CPSMP is similar to CDSMP but with a focus on pain management, alternatives to opioids, and gentle exercises
DSMP
Diabetes Self Management
DSMP puts a particular focus on meal planning and blood sugar control
wCDSMP
Workplace Chronic Disease Self Management
wCDSMP is designed as a lunch and learn program that meets twice a week for 1 hour each often during an employee lunch
BBC
Building Better Caregivers
BBC puts the focus on caregiver stressors and provides tools for dealing with behaviors and difficult emotions as well as providing resources for future planning and making health and care decisions
AMP
Aging Mastery Program
AMP is a 10 week program that includes guest speakers on a variety of topics relevant to adults as they are aging, including, diet, exercise, retirement and estate planning and more.
AMP for Caregivers
Aging Mastery Program for Caregivers
Is the same as AMP but with extra sessions and the beginning and end focusing specifically on caregiver issues and self care.
A Matter of Balance
Managing Concerns About Falls
is a 8 session workshop that teaches about the risks of falling, overcoming the fear of falling and exercise.
Stepping On
is a 7 session workshop that meets weekly to learn stratigies for fall prevention, exercise and lifestyle changes that can help maintian independent living.
Healthy Hearts
Living with CHF
is a 4 week program that focuses on Congestive Heart Failure patients, topics include healthy eating, exercise and the importance of medication adhearance.
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