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Chronic Disease Self Management Program

Chronic conditions such as diabetes, arthritis, or high blood pressure make life difficult for many.  Learning to manage these conditions can make life easier.  The Department for Aging and Independent Living is offering help through the Chronic Disease Self Management Program. 

General Information

The Chronic Disease Self Management Program empowers people with chronic disease to take an active role in managing their chronic conditions. It is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks that focuses on the below topics:

1. Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation;

2. Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance;

3. Appropriate use of medications;

4. Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals;

5. Nutrition;

6. How to evaluate new treatments.

Contact Information

For more information contact the agency below closest to you.

Bluegrass Area Agency on Aging
699 Perimeter Drive
Lexington, KY 40517
Telephone: (859) 269-8021
Toll Free: (866) 665-7921
Website: Bluegrass Area Development District

FIVCO Area Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 636
3000 Louisa St.
Catlettsburg, KY 41129-0636
Phone: (606) 929-1366
Fax: (606) 327-0023
Toll Free: (800) 499-5191
Website: FIVCO Area Development District

KIPDA Area Agency on Aging
11520 Commonwealth Drive
Louisville, KY 40299
Telephone: (502) 266-6084
Fax: (502) 266-5047
Website: KIPDA

Northern Kentucky Area Agency on Aging
P.O. Box 668
22 Spiral Drive
Florence, KY 41042-1399
Telephone: (859) 283-1885
Fax: (859) 283-8178
Website: Northern Kentucky Area Development District

 

See Also...
  Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Program
Official Stanford Chronic Disease Self Management Program website.
 

DAIL Contact Information
 

Elizabeth Fiehler, MS, RD, LD
Dietician Consultant
Department for Aging and Independent Living
275 E Main St, 3E-E
Frankfort, KY  40601
Email: Elizabeth Fiehler

 

Last Updated 1/5/2011
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