Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Class schedule
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
RegisterSeats 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
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9:30am to 12:00pmSessions:
- Jun 1, 2023
- Jun 8, 2023
- Jun 15, 2023
- Jun 22, 2023
- Jun 29, 2023
- Jul 6, 2023
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease
In-person
Open only to:
CHEER Members Only
Wed,
10:00am - 12:30pmSessions:
- May 31, 2023
- Jun 7, 2023
- Jun 14, 2023
- Jun 21, 2023
- Jun 28, 2023
- Jul 5, 2023
RegisterSeats 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
RegisterSeats available
Cancelled classes
Chronic Pain
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Tue,
10am-12:30pmSessions:
- May 30
- Jun 6
- Jun 13
- Jun 20
- Jun 27
- Jul 11
Cancelled
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