Senior Center offers chronic disease self management program starting Sept. 14

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a six session course for individuals dealing with chronic diseases or those with a loved one with a chronic disease. The course requires at least eight participants. The course outline is as follows:

Session One: What are chronic conditions? and Using the mind to manage symptoms.

Session Two: Dealing with emotions and introduction to physical activities and exercise.

Session Three: Better breathing, muscle relaxation, pain and fatigue management, and endurance activities.

Session Four: Healthy eating, communication skills, problem solving, and health care.

Session Five: Medication usage, making informed treatment decisions, depression management, positive thinking, and guided imagery.

Session Six: Working with your health care professional and planning for the future.

Each session will also include the construction, execution, problem solving, and feedback of action plans.

There will be a $5 charge for the book.

For more information or to register contact the senior center at 931-473-6559. The registration deadline is September 12.