Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area is conducting online versions of the Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions program for older adults. This six-week, evidence-based program teaches older adults, 60 and older, with chronic illnesses the skills needed in the day-to-day management of treatment and to maintain and increase one’s activities.

Using a group setting to give a shared learning experience, the program provides techniques that will help people:

• Manage symptoms
• Incorporate exercise
• Monitor nutrition
• Talk with their doctor
• Make informed treatment decisions
• Deal with emotions

This program runs for six weeks and will be delivered online. Participates will need to be able attend using a computer, smartphone or tablet. The program will be held from Thursday, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 8 to Aug. 12.

The course is free, but participation is limited.