Living Well: A Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

According to the Anne Arundel Department of Aging and Disabilities:

The Life Center at Hospice of the Chesapeake has joined with the Anne Arundel County Department of Aging and Disabilities to present a life-affirming workshop for caregivers living with a chronic condition.

 "The workshops deal with problem-solving, physical activity and exercise, better breathing, and muscle relaxation,” says Pam Toomey, who directs the program for the Department of Aging and Disabilities. “It also covers pain and fatigue management, future plans for healthcare, healthy eating, and communication skills. People find they are healthier when they take control.”

The evidenced-based program was developed by Stanford University and the Northern California Kaiser-Permanente.