Events Calendar
Diabetes Self-Management Program
From: Tuesday 24 September 2019 at 09:00am
To: Tuesday 24 September 2019 at 11:30am
NOTE: This is one of 6 sessions.
The Diabetes Self-Management Program is designed to assist older adults living with pre-diabetes or diabetes control their diabetes and the emotions that come with the disease. The program is conducted in workshops, once a week for six weeks. Each workshop spans 2 ½ hours. Participants receive a copy of the companion book, Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition, and an audio relaxation tape.
Who can participate?
• Anyone age 60 and older living with pre-diabetes or diabetes
• A caregiver, age 60 and older, of someone with diabetes
The program promotes a Self-Management Tool Box to address:
• Healthy Eating
• Exercise
• Stress Management
• Monitoring Blood Sugar
• Communication
• Dealing with Difficult Emotions
• Medications
• Working with your Doctor
• Avoiding Complications
• Action Planning
• Problem Solving
• Thinking Activities
Register by calling the senior center at 717-235-6060.
Location : South Central Senior Center, 150 East Main Street, New Freedom, PA 17349