Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Online Series
February 10, 2023 - March 24, 2023 11:00 am-1:00 pm ET
Registration Deadline: February 10, 2023 - 05:00PM
Online via Zoom
Contact: Christi Demitz, demitzch@msu.edu
Chronic Disease PATH (Personal Action Toward Health) Online Series
Fridays, February 10-March 24, 2023
11:00 am-1:00 pm ET
Online via Zoom
PATH is designed to benefit adults with chronic or long-term health conditions including arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, emphysema, asthma, bronchitis, and depression. Family members, friends, and caregivers are also encouraged to attend the workshop
The goal of the workshop is to help participants become better self-managers. Over the 6 weeks, emphasis is placed on creating personal action plans and setting practical, achievable goals. Participants learn strategies to help them deal with problems such as pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions. Other topics include managing symptoms, managing medications, working with health care providers, relaxation, healthy eating, physical activity and communicating with family and friends.
The goal of the workshop is to help participants become better self-managers. Over the 6 weeks, emphasis is placed on creating personal action plans and setting practical, achievable goals. Participants learn strategies to help them deal with problems such as pain, fatigue, and difficult emotions. Other topics include managing symptoms, managing medications, working with health care providers, relaxation, healthy eating, physical activity and communicating with family and friends.
You will learn tools to:
- Work with health care providers
- Manage symptoms such as pain, fatigue, difficult emotions, sleep problems, depression
- Make lifestyle changes such as healthy eating and physical activity
- Set goals and accomplish them
Benefits of participating:
- Sharing with others who understand
- Taking ownership of your condition
- Knowing you are not alone
- Having your voice heard
Cost: FREE
This is a live class via Zoom.
Technology Requirements:
- Internet or data connection
- A device with a camera and audio
Need other options? Try Diabetes PATH or Chronic Pain PATH.
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