Unique Program Offered for People with Chronic Diseases

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, in cooperation with Cadbury Commons, is offering a six-week program entitled, "Healthy Living with Chronic Conditions". The program which was developed by the Stanford University School of Medicine, offers individuals living with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, Parkinson's, and other chronic conditions to learn strategies to more effectively manage symptoms and improve quality of life.

(More information is available at the Stanford website)
http://patienteducation.stanford.edu/programs/cdsmp.html

The program is open to adults of all ages. Instructors explore techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; teach exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance; explain appropriate use of medications; and, offer effective communication techniques to use with health professionals, family, friends.

The meetings will be held on the following Mondays from 1:00 to 3:30 PM: February 11th and 25th, March 3rd, 10th, 17th, and 31st. They will take place at Cadbury Commons Assisted Living, 66 Sherman Street Cambridge, MA 02140. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required: call Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (617) 628-2601 ext. 3151.