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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 - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Newark Senior Center
    200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713

    New Castle County

    Mon
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Jun 2, 2025
    • Jun 9, 2025
    • Jun 16, 2025
    • Jun 23, 2025
    • Jun 30, 2025
    • Jul 7, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Cancer - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kingswood Community Center
    2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE 19802

    New Castle County

    Tue
    9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Sessions:
    • Jul 29, 2025
    • Aug 5, 2025
    • Aug 12, 2025
    • Aug 19, 2025
    • Aug 26, 2025
    • Sep 2, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Bridgeville Library
    600 S. Cannon St, Bridgeville, DE 19933

    Sussex County

    Wed
    10:00am - 12:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Jun 25, 2025
    • Jul 2, 2025
    • Jul 9, 2025
    • Jul 16, 2025
    • Jul 23, 2025
    • Jul 30, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Newark Senior Center
    200 White Chapel Drive, Newark, DE 19713

    New Castle County

    Fri
    10:00 AM - 12:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Sep 5, 2025
    • Sep 12, 2025
    • Sep 19, 2025
    • Sep 26, 2025
    • Oct 3, 2025
    • Oct 10, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    St Jude The Apostle Church
    152 Tulip Drive #1689, Lewes, DE 19958

    Sussex County

    Wed
    10am -12:30pm

    Sessions:
    • Jun 18, 2025
    • Jun 25, 2025
    • Jul 2, 2025
    • Jul 9, 2025
    • Jul 16, 2025
    • Jul 23, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Kingswood Community Center
    2300 Bowers St, Wilmington, DE 19802

    New Castle County

    Tue
    9:00AM - 11:30AM

    Sessions:
    • May 27, 2025
    • Jun 3, 2025
    • Jun 10, 2025
    • Jun 17, 2025
    • Jun 24, 2025
    • Jul 1, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Chronic Disease - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    CHEER Members Only

    Milton Cheer Center
    24855 Broadkill Road, Milton, DE 19968

    Sussex County

    Tue
    9:00 AM to 11:30 AM

    Sessions:
    • Jul 8, 2025
    • Jul 15, 2025
    • Jul 22, 2025
    • Jul 29, 2025
    • Aug 5, 2025
    • Aug 12, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Cape Henlopen Senior Center
    11 Christian St., Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971

    Sussex County

    Thu
    9am-11:30am

    Sessions:
    • Sep 25, 2025
    • Oct 2, 2025
    • Oct 9, 2025
    • Oct 16, 2025
    • Oct 23, 2025
    • Oct 30, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Senior Center Members Only

    Milford Senior Center
    111 Park AVE,, Milford, DE 19963

    Sussex County

    Tue
    8:45-11:00

    Sessions:
    • Jul 15, 2025
    • Jul 22, 2025
    • Jul 29, 2025
    • Aug 5, 2025
    • Aug 12, 2025
    • Aug 19, 2025
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    Seats available

  • Chronic Pain - English

    In-person

    Open only to:

    Community Members Only

    Luther Towers Senior Living Facility in Dover
    430 kINGS HWY, Dover, DE 19901

    Kent County

    Wed
    10-12:30

    Sessions:
    • Oct 8, 2025
    • Oct 15, 2025
    • Oct 22, 2025
    • Oct 29, 2025
    • Nov 5, 2025
    • Nov 12, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

  • Diabetes - English

    In-person

    Open to:

    General Public

    Food Bank Of Delaware
    222 Lake Drive, Newark, DE 19702

    New Castle County

    Wed
    1:00 PM - 3:30 PM

    Sessions:
    • Jun 11, 2025
    • Jun 18, 2025
    • Jun 25, 2025
    • Jul 2, 2025
    • Jul 9, 2025
    • Jul 16, 2025
    Register

    Seats available

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Have questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.