Better Choices, Better Health (also known as the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program) helps adults manage the symptoms of chronic diseases, such as arthritis, heart disease, stroke, asthma, lung disease, diabetes, diabetes, osteoporosis, and other chronic conditions. This evidence-based program, developed by Stanford University, is held weekly for 2 ½ hours for six weeks at community-based locations in participating counties.
Participants Learn
- How to evaluate treatment confidence in their ability to manage their health and lead active lives.
- Techniques to deal with isolation, frustration, fatigue, and pain
- Suitable exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Healthy eating and nutrition tips
Attend a Better Choices, Better Health Workshop- Put Life Back Into Your Life
You’ll get the support you need, find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about your health.
If you have conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease, chronic pain, or anxiety, the Better Choices, Better Health Workshops can help you take charge
of your life.
Call us at 641-342-3724 to register for the next class being held.
A Matter of Balance is an award-winning program designed to manage falls and increase activity levels in older adults who experience concerns about falling and restrict their activities. Matter of Balance classes are 2 hour classes held once a week for 8 weeks.
Who should attend A Matter of Balance class?
- Anyone concerned about falls
- Anyone interested in improving balance, flexibility and strength
- Anyone who has fallen in the past
- Anyone who has restricted activities because of falling concerns
In 8 weeks, participants will learn to:
- View falls as controllable
- Set goals for increasing activity
- Make changes to reduce fall risks at home
- Exercise to increase strength and balance
Call us at 641-342-3724 to register for the next class being held.
