Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Class scheduleGet 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
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
12:30pm- 2:30pmSessions:
- Sep 18, 2024
- Sep 25, 2024
- Oct 2, 2024
- Oct 9, 2024
- Oct 16, 2024
- Oct 23, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9:00am to 11:30amSessions:
- Apr 4, 2024
- Apr 11, 2024
- Apr 18, 2024
- Apr 25, 2024
- May 2, 2024
- May 16, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
1:00pm-3:30pmSessions:
- Jun 6, 2024
- Jun 13, 2024
- Jun 20, 2024
- Jun 27, 2024
- Jul 11, 2024
- Jul 18, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
5:00pm-7:30 PMSessions:
- Mar 27, 2024
- Apr 3, 2024
- Apr 10, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024
- May 1, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
County
Wed,
10:00am-12:30pmSessions:
- Apr 10, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024
- May 1, 2024
- May 8, 2024
- May 15, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
County
Fri,
5:00pm - 7:30pmSessions:
- Apr 5, 2024
- Apr 12, 2024
- Apr 19, 2024
- Apr 26, 2024
- May 3, 2024
- May 10, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
6:00pm-8:30 pmSessions:
- Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024
- May 7, 2024
- May 14, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- May 28, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Tue,
10:00AM-12:30PMSessions:
- Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024
- May 7, 2024
- May 14, 2024
- May 21, 2024
- May 28, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Tue,
9:30AM-12:00PMSessions:
- Apr 9, 2024
- Apr 16, 2024
- Apr 23, 2024
- Apr 30, 2024
- May 7, 2024
- May 14, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
12:30pm -3:00pmSessions:
- Apr 10, 2024
- Apr 17, 2024
- Apr 24, 2024
- May 1, 2024
- May 8, 2024
- May 15, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Cancer
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
1:00pm -3:30pmSessions:
- Jun 5, 2024
- Jun 12, 2024
- Jun 19, 2024
- Jun 26, 2024
- Jul 3, 2024
- Jul 10, 2024
RegisterSeats available
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