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
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9am-11:30amSessions:
- Jan 23, 2025
- Jan 30, 2025
- Feb 6, 2025
- Feb 13, 2025
- Feb 20, 2025
- Feb 27, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - Spanish
Virtual
Open to:
General Public
AmeriHealth Caritas Delaware
Virtual County
Thu,
12 pm - 2 pmSessions:
- Oct 17, 2024
- Oct 24, 2024
- Oct 31, 2024
- Nov 7, 2024
- Nov 14, 2024
- Nov 21, 2024
RegisterClass is full
Diabetes
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Wed,
10am-12:30pmSessions:
- Oct 23, 2024
- Oct 30, 2024
- Nov 6, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024
- Nov 20, 2024
- Nov 27, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
2:30 pm-5:00 pmSessions:
- Nov 6, 2024
- Nov 13, 2024
- Nov 20, 2024
- Dec 4, 2024
- Dec 11, 2024
- Dec 18, 2024
RegisterSeats available
Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
Tell us what would work betterHave questions or need registration assistance? Call 302-990-0522.
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