Posted 1/7/2014 8:56 PM (GMT 0)
This article is from the Medicine Hat News. Please consider this if you are an Albertan. This type of workshop should be ongoing in numerous localities to help newly diagnosed patients learn about the condition and deal with their symptoms.
"Chronic disease course to give insight into everyday struggles
Those living with a chronic disease are invited to join an Alberta Health Services program to learn how to take control of their health and improve their quality of life.
Better Choices, Better Health is a six-week series on chronic health issues such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, high blood pressure, obesity, chronic pain, fibromyalgia, Crohn’s disease, colitis, Celiac disease and mental health concerns.
Sessions are led by an AHS health-care professional or trained volunteer, many of whom live with a chronic disease and have an understanding of the challenges faced.
Topics include solving problems, setting goals, handling pain and fatigue, medication, emotions, healthy eating, physical activity and how to communicate with health-care workers.
The workshops will take place on Mondays, Jan. 13 to Feb. 24 from 1-3:30 p.m. at the River Heights Professional Centre, Suite 100, 88 Valleyview Dr. S.W.
To register or find out more information call 403-529-8969 or toll-free 1-866-795-9709."