Hosted by Aging Resource Center Events

Thu
21
Jan

VIRTUAL - Living a Healthy Life: A Chronic Disease Self-management Program

  • Thursday, January 21, 2027
  • 12:30 pm to 3:00 pm

Virtual event

This is a virtual event. If you have questions about how to connect to the event, please contact the event host.

Registration required

To register: email Annaliese Volckaert at Annaliese.E.Volckaert@hitchcock.org or call Sharon Feeney at (603) 653-6847.

Leaders: Sharon Feeney, BA and Annaliese Volckaert, MPH
Starting Thursday, January 21st through February 25th
12:30-3:00 pm 

Please register for this class before 12/21/26.

This free 6-week, online, evidence-based program helps you live with symptoms of chronic illness.

This program will discuss strategies to:

  • Deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
  • Maintain and improve strength, flexibility, and endurance with doable exercise
  • Use medications appropriately
  • Communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
  • Practice good nutrition
  • Balance activity and rest
  • Evaluate new treatments

Participants will make weekly action plans, share experiences, and help each other address any issues with their self-management.

Participants will also receive a copy of the book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions," an exercise CD, and a relaxation CD.

Please register for this class before 12/21/26.  Space is limited and we request you
do your best to attend all classes.

If you have questions or would like to register, email Annaliese Volckaert at Annaliese.E.Volckaert@hitchcock.org or call Sharon Feeney at (603) 653-6847.