A Matter of Balance reconoce el riesgo de caer, y enfatiza estrategias prácticas de afrontamiento para reducir este miedo. Estas estrategias incluyen promover una visión de las caídas y el miedo a caer como controlables, establecer objetivos realistas para aumentar la actividad, cambiar el entorno para reducir los factores de riesgo de caídas y promover el ejercicio para aumentar la fuerza y el equilibrio.

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Cantonese My Life My Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

06 Mar

03/06/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Brighton House

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Cantonese language workshop, Chinese language workshop, chronic conditions, Chronic Disease, chronic pain, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

The Chronic Disease Self Management Program (My Life, My Health) is a participant education program developed by Stanford University and offered in communities in the United States and several other countries. Participants are adults experiencing chronic health conditions such as: hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, and diabetes. Family members, friends and caregivers can also participate. The program provides information and teaches practical skills on managing chronic health problems.

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A Matter of Balance

06 Mar

03/06/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Stoneham Senior Center

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance, Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

A Matter of Balance acknowledges the risk of falling and emphasizes practical coping strategies to reduce this fear. These strategies include promoting a view of falls and fear of falling as controllable, setting realistic goals for increasing activity, changing the environment to reduce fall risk factors, and promoting exercise to increase strength and balance.

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Cantonese My Life My Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

07 Mar

03/07/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Golda Meir House

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Cantonese language workshop, Chinese language workshop, chronic conditions, Chronic Disease, chronic pain, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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Cantonese My Life My Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

07 Mar

03/07/2024

2:00 pm - 4:30 pm

Brighton Campus

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

Cantonese language workshop, Chinese language workshop, chronic conditions, Chronic Disease, chronic pain, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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A Matter of Balance

08 Mar

03/08/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Gardner Housing Authority

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance, Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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My Life My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

11 Mar

03/11/2024

12:30 pm - 3:00 pm

West Brookfield Senior Center

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

chronic conditions, Chronic Disease, chronic disease workshop, chronic pain, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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A Matter of Balance

12 Mar

03/12/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

The Machon

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance, Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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Spanish A Matter of Balance

18 Mar

03/18/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

Greater Lynn Senior Services

A Matter of Balance
A Matter of Balance Spanish

A Matter of Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults, spanish workshop

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Virtual My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

18 Mar

03/18/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Mystic Valley Elder Services

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

chronic conditions, chronic disease workshop, chronic pain, chronic pain workshop, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, Virtual workshop

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Chronic Pain Self-Management Program

19 Mar

03/19/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Lynn Senior Center

Chronic Pain Self-Management

chronic conditions, chronic pain, chronic pain workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living

The Chronic Pain Self Management Program is a participant education program developed by Stanford University and offered in communities in the United States and several other countries. Participants are adults experiencing chronic pain. Family members, caregivers, and friends can also participate. The overall goal is to enable participants to build self-confidence to assume an active role in managing their chronic pain.

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Programa de Autocontrol del Dolor Crónico

19 Mar

03/19/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Lynn Senior Center

Chronic Pain Self-Management

chronic conditions, chronic pain, chronic pain workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, spanish workshop

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A Matter of Balance

21 Mar

03/21/2024

10:00 am - 12:00 pm

North Reading Town Hall

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance, Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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A Matter of Balance

25 Mar

03/25/2024

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Glen T. MacLeod Cape Ann YMCA

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts

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A Matter of Balance

26 Mar

03/26/2024

9:30 am - 11:30 am

Mendon Housing Authority

A Matter of Balance

A Matter of Balance, Balance, balance workshop, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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My Life My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

26 Mar

03/26/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

North Attleboro Council on Aging

My Life, My Health: Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

chronic conditions, Chronic Disease, chronic disease workshop, chronic pain, Exercise, Fatigue, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, older adults

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Powerful Tools for Caregivers

28 Mar

03/28/2024

10:00 am - 11:30 am

The Jenks Center

Powerful Tools for Caregivers

Alzheimer's or related dementia, caregiver, caregivers workshop, healthy in massachusetts, older adults, powerful tools for caregivers

Powerful Tools for Caregivers is an education program to help family and friends caring for older adults with long-term health conditions (e.g., stroke, Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s disease, and others) or for grandparents raising their grandchildren. Powerful Tools helps caregivers develop skills and confidence to better care for themselves while caring for others. The weekly topics range from reducing stress to communicating in challenging situation and mastering care giving decisions. Many caregivers have found this class beneficial, including those caring for a spouse or partner, or adult children caring for parents.

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Living la Vida Dulce: Tomando Control de su Diabetes

30 Mar

03/30/2024

10:00 am - 12:30 pm

Greater Lynn Senior Services

Diabetes Self-Management Program
Programa de Manejo Personal de la Diabetes

diabetes workshop, Fatigue, Food Labels, health workshop, healthy in massachusetts, healthy living, spanish workshop

Tomando Control de su Diabetes (Living la Vida Dulce) fue desarrollado por el Centro de Investigación para la Educación de Pacientes de la universidad de Stanford. Este programa se imparte una vez por semana por seis semanas. Cada sesión es de 2.5 horas. Las clases se ofrecen en la comunidad, en centros dedicados al servicio público como centros comunitarios, centros para personas mayores, iglesias, clínicas comunitarias, hospitales etc. Los cursos son facilitados por dos entrenadores que han sido entrenados especialmente. Este curso está indicado para las personas con diabetes tipo 2 (de 18 años o mayores) así como parientes o amigos que cuidan a personas con diabetes tipo 2. El taller incluye información sobre: Las técnicas para manejar los síntomas de la diabetes, como la fatiga, el dolor, la hiper/hipoglucemia, el estrés, y los problemas emocionales tales como la depresión, el enojo, el miedo, y la frustración El ejercicio adecuado y la alimentación saludable El uso adecuado de las medicinas; y La comunicación efectiva con los proveedores de salud Los participantes se harán propósitos semanales, compartirán experiencias y se ayudarán mutuamente en resolver problemas que encuentren al crear y llevar a cabo su programa de manejo personal. Médicos y otros profesionales en el campo de salud de Stanford y de la comunidad han revisado y aprobado todos los materiales de este curso.

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Events on 03/04/2024

04 Mar

Spanish A Matter of Balance

4 Mar 24

Lynn

Events on 03/06/2024

06 Mar

Cantonese My Life My Health, Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

6 Mar 24

Brighton

06 Mar