Learning how to manage chronic conditions such as diabetes, heart disease, arthritis and fibromyalgia is the focus of a new six-week workshop from Healthy for Life, the T.E. Atkins University of Missouri Wellness Program.
The Better Choices Better Health workshop will be offered from 6 to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesdays, from October 16 through November 20, at University Hospital, Room GL-11.
The course is open to persons living with chronic conditions, as well as their caregivers. It will teach participants how to take small steps toward positive changes and healthier living. It also is designed to build participants’ confidence in their ability to manage day-to-day life. Topics will include pain and fatigue, exercise, nutrition, treatment decisions and communication.
University of Missouri employees, retirees and benefit-eligible family members are encouraged to attend. Participants may be eligible to receive an incentive for participating in a health assessment.
For more information or to register, please contact Amber Phelps, health program specialist, at (573) 882-8097 or phelpsam@missouri.edu.