Chronic Diseases Education

This program is designed to help address Chronic Health problems such as arthritis, asthma, cancer, chronic pain, lung disease, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, fibromyalgia, heart disease, mental illness, obesity, osteoporosis, stress, stroke or any other persistent condition.

It consists of six sessions, 2.5 hours. Topics include:

• Managing symptoms.
• The importance of exercise and muscle relaxation.
• How to successfully handle problems such as fatigue, pain and insulation.
• Effective communication with family, friends, and health professionals.
• Nutrition.
• Managing depression.
• Appropriate use of medications.

Healthy snacks will be provided in each session. Invite a friend, family member or someone to take care of you.

August 13th, 20th, 27th
September 3rd, 10th, 17th
6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.

Evans Park
200 W. Williams Street,
Santa Maria

To register or for more information about this program please call 805-739-3578.

This program does not provide child care.