Unique Program Offered for People with Chronic Diseases

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services, in cooperation with the Somerville Council on Aging, 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. 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, and friends.

The meetings will be held on the following Mondays: December 15th, 22nd, 29th;January 5th, 12th; February 2nd (skipping January 19th and 26th), 1:30 to 4:00 PM. They will take place at Somerville Council on Aging, 167 Holland Street, Somerville, MA 02144. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required: call Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (617) 628-2601 ext. 3151.

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.

Chronic Disease Self Management Program Starts Oct 15th

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services is once again offering a popular, 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.

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 usewith health professionals, family, friends.

Meetings will be held on Mondays, October 15th, 29th, November 5th, 19th, 26th, and December 3rd from 1:00 to 3:30. They will take place at the Cambridge Council on Aging, 806 Massachusetts Avenue in Cambridge. The location is easily accessible by public transportation. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required. Call Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services (617) 628-2601 ext. 3151. This program is made possible with the generous support of W.R. Grace and the Charles H. Farnsworth Trust.

Unique Program Offered for People with Chronic Diseases

Somerville-Cambridge Elder Services 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.

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.

Meetings will be held on Thursdays, March 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th, April 5th and 12th from 1:00 to 3:30. They will take place at the Miller’s River Apartment Building, 15 Lambert Street, Cambridge. The location is easily accessible by public transportation. Enrollment is limited and pre-registration is required by February 28th. 617-628-2601 ext. 3151.