Grinnell Regional Medical Center will offer the
“Better Choices, Better Health” workshop, beginning January 6. This six-week
program provides individuals who have chronic conditions, as well as their
caregivers, the tools to better manage their health and symptoms. This session
will be held in the Tomasek Conference Room, from 2 to 4:30 p.m., running on
Mondays, from January 6 to February 10.
The program developed by Stanford University focuses
on ways to improve self-management of chronic diseases. Examples of chronic
conditions include arthritis, breathing problems or lung disease, stroke, depression
or anxiety, diabetes, heart disease, high blood pressure, osteoporosis, chronic
pain, and cancer.
Over the course of these workshops, individuals will
learn techniques and practical methods to deal with pain, fatigue, and
isolation; decision-making skills; exercise options and establish action plans
and goals for physical activity; better nutrition planning and eating choices
for better health; communication techniques to begin conversations with
physicians and family members about health concerns; tools to manage
medications and symptoms; and self-management skills to lead a more productive
life.
The class is taught by peer leaders who guide
participants as they create their own action plans for improved health. The $20
fee covers the cost of the book and materials. Scholarships are available. For
information and to register, call the Grinnell Regional Public Health office at
641-236-2385.
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