Chronic Disease Self –Management classes beginning July 25th

Nobody wants to have a chronic long-term illness or chronic pain.  Unfortunately, most of us will experience two or more of these conditions during our lives. 

The following class, given by the CCAAA, will help people with chronic illness explore healthy ways to live with physical or mental condition.   A healthy way to live with a chronic illness is to work to overcoming the physical, mental, and emotional problems caused by the condition.  The challenge is to learn how to function at your best regardless of the difficulties life presents.  The goal is to achieve the things you want to do and get pleasure from life.  The class is all about learning common life skills that are needed to become a great manager of both your chronic condition and all other aspects of your life.   

The Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc. will be offering Chronic Disease Self -Management (CDSM) classes at the Kylertown Center for Active Living, 70 Senior Center Drive, Kylertown, PA 16847.  The CDSM class is an evidence-based program given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks.  Subjects covered include:
"    Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
"    Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance
"    Appropriate use of medications
"    Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals
"    Nutrition
"    Decision making
"    How to evaluate new treatments

     Classes are free and will be held on Thursdays, beginning July 25, 2019, 9:30 AM until noon.  This is a six-session series.  

Please plan to attend every session to get the full benefit of the course.  Act now - class size is limited.  For information or to register, please call the Kylertown Center for Active Living, 814-345-6338.

Programs and services of the Agency are funded in part by the Pennsylvania Department of Aging, the Clearfield County Area Agency on Aging, Inc., Mature Resources Foundation and local and consumer contributions.