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Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

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Get the tools you need to manage your chronic disease.

This evidence-based program is designed for adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis, who struggle to find ways to manage their condition.

Self-management classes are interactive and informative.

We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.

Participants will learn:

  • Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
  • Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
  • Appropriate use of medications
  • How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
  • Nutrition tips
  • How to pace activity and when to rest
  • How to evaluate new treatments

Programs

Register for a free six-week self-management program.

Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.


Program

Location

Date & Time

Availability

  • Diabetes

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Milford Wellness Village - WeCare (Virtual)

    Sussex County

    Mon
    1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Sessions:
    • Jun 5, 2023
    • Jun 12, 2023
    • Jun 19, 2023
    • Jun 26, 2023
    • Jul 3, 2023
    • Jul 10, 2023
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Milford Wellness Village - WeCare (Virtual)

    Sussex County

    Tue
    10 a.m to 1:00 p.m.

    Sessions:
    • Jun 13, 2023
    • Jun 20, 2023
    • Jun 27, 2023
    • Jul 11, 2023
    • Jul 18, 2023
    • Jul 25, 2023
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Thu
    9:30am to 12:00pm

    Sessions:
    • Jun 1, 2023
    • Jun 8, 2023
    • Jun 15, 2023
    • Jun 22, 2023
    • Jun 29, 2023
    • Jul 6, 2023
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease

    In-person

    Open only to:

    CHEER Members Only

    Wed
    10:00am - 12:30pm

    Sessions:
    • May 31, 2023
    • Jun 7, 2023
    • Jun 14, 2023
    • Jun 21, 2023
    • Jun 28, 2023
    • Jul 5, 2023
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease

    Virtual

    Open to:

    General Public

    Milford Wellness Village (Virtual)

    Sussex County

    Wed
    1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.

    Sessions:
    • May 31, 2023
    • Jun 7, 2023
    • Jun 14, 2023
    • Jun 21, 2023
    • Jun 28, 2023
    • Jul 5, 2023
    Register

    Seats available

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