Nearly half of all Ohio adults live with a chronic condition. OSU Extension, Darke County, in conjunction with the Area Agency of Aging, will be offering a Chronic Disease Self-Management Workshop. A chronic condition is a disease that is treated but not cured, such as arthritis or diabetes. Chronic conditions can affect your quality of life and independence. Healthy U is a weekly series of interactive, small-group workshops proven to help people who live with ongoing medical conditions to better manage their symptoms, meet personal health goals, and live healthier happier lives.
Healthy U helps adults of any age gain confidence in their ability to manage symptoms and understand how their health problems affect their lives. We don’t discuss any one disease, but rather the challenges common to everyone managing a long-term health condition. This online workshop will be held each Friday, beginning May 6th, from 10:00 a.m. – Noon for 6 weeks with the final meeting on June 10th. For more information and to register visit go.osu.edu/HealthyU. A Zoom link will be provided upon confirmation of registration.
Workshop size is limited, and a minimum number of participants are required for the workshop to be held. There is no charge to participate for residents of Champaign, Clark, Darke, Greene, Logan, Miami, Montgomery, Preble, and Shelby Counties.
Registration deadline is April 25, 2022 to ensure that the workshop materials will arrive to your home before the first session. If you’re not comfortable with Zoom, call ahead for a one-on-one online tutorial to learn the ropes beforehand. We also offer online practice at 8:30 AM before each session. There is no charge to participate. Reserve your seat early!
A chronic disease cannot be cured, but it CAN be managed. Building simple skills and new habits you can take better control of your health and get back to doing things that matter to you most.
If you have any questions, please call 937-548-5215 or email scammahorn.5@osu.edu.