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Aging Well Evidence-Based Programs Chronic Disease Self-Management Program This evidence-based, Stanford University program provides tools to manage health concerns, increase activity and enjoy life more. Participants will learn to: 1. Manage pain 2. Work with a healthcare team 3. Manage other symptoms 4. Use medication effectively 5. Exercise safely and easily 6. Handle difficult emotions such as depression, anger or guilt 7. Communicate better about your health with family and friends 8. Problem solve 9. Relax and reduce stress The program consists of six, twohour sessions to include lecture from certified instructors and group discussion. 26 MyClearwater Chronic Pain Self-Management Program This evidence-based, Stanford University program helps participants manage chronic pain. Subjects include: 1. Ways to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep 2. Exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance, appropriate medications use 3. Communicating with family, friends and health professionals 4. Nutrition The program consists of six, 2 ½-hour sessions to include lecture from certified instructors and group discussion. Diabetes Self Management Program This evidence-based, Stanford University program helps those struggling with diabetes. Subjects include: 1. Healthy eating and menu planning 2. Managing blood glucose 3. Techniques to deal with problems such as fatigue, frustration and isolation 4. Appropriate exercise for managing blood glucose and for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance 5. Appropriate use of medications 6. Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals 7. Goal setting 8. Disease-related problem solving The program consists of six, 2 ½-hour sessions to include lectures from certified instructors and group discussion. TAI CHI: Moving for Better Balance This evidence-based program consists of eight single forms derived from the traditional, 24-form Yang Style Tai Chi, but it is tailored to adults who have concerns about falling, and who wish to improve balance and mobility. This one-hour class is held twice weekly for 12 weeks. Enhance®Fitness In partnership with the YMCA of the Suncoast, the Aging Well Center is proud to offer Enhance® Fitness, an evidence-based group exercise program that uses simple, easy-tolearn movements that motivate individuals (particularly those with arthritis) to stay active. Each session includes cardiovascular, strength training, balance and flexibility exercises. The program is provided by Pinellas County Social Action Funding. ENHANCE®FITNESS (Level I) – No prerequisites. A chair is used for support when necessary. ENHANCE®FITNESS (Level II) – Prerequisites: Participants must have successfully completed Enhanced Fitness – Level I recently, received instructor approval and must be able to exercise for 30 minutes without a chair. • One-hour class held three times weekly for 16 weeks • Class size is limited • Pre-registration is required • Participants must be age 55 or older Explore Wellness, Education Aging Well


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