Chronic Disease

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Healthy U Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

Do you have long-term pain or care for someone living with chronic pain?

Our Chronic Pain Self-Managment Program offers a free 6-week class to individuals age 60 and over to help participants learn proven strategies to manage chronic pain and feel better.

With the CPSMP you will learn ways to:

• Set and achieve personal goals
• Strategies to deal with pain, stress, fatigue and depression
• Use physical ability to improve strength and flexibility
• Use medications safely and effectively
• Relaxtion
• Communicate with your doctor and family about pain

Diabetes Empowerment Education Program

Do you or someone you love have diabetes?  Diabetes Empowerment Education Program is a program that encourages small lifestyle change while learning about your diabetes and the way it affects your health.  Have fun while learning how to manage diabetes through these no-cost interactive educational workshops.  Enjoy the benefits of a healthier, more energetic lifestyle!

Topics include:

• Discovering better nutrition and exercise choices
• How to manage pain and fatigue
• The importance of taking your medication
• Keeping your diabetes in check
• Talking with your doctor and family about your health

To participate you must have type 1 or type 2 diabetes or pre-diabetes.  This program includes six (6) weekly sessions.  The program is free but registration is required.

Contact us at 330.270.2855 ext. 109 for more information about our next scheduled classes!

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Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance

Tai Ji Quan: Moving for Better Balance is an evidence-based falls prevention program adapted from Tai Ji Quan.  The class will help to improve muscle strength, balance, flexibility, and mobility as well as reduce the risk of falls

The workshop is free but registration is required.

Contact us at 330.270.2855 ext. 109 or ext. 117 for more information about our next scheduled class which is being held at Mauthe Park, 156 Smithfield Street, Struthers, Ohio 44471 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.   The class will start on Tuesday, June 7th and end on Thursday, November 17th.

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Resources:

• Produce Perks for Ohio Incentive Program
• Printable Personal Medication List Wallet Card
• Mill Creek MetroParks Activity Calendar
• Baby & Me Tobacco Free Program