Created by Stanford University researchers, this workshop is designed for anyone experiencing an ongoing health condition, as well as the family or friends of someone suffering from an ongoing health condition.
Should I Attend?
• Anyone with an ongoing health condition
• Family members or friends of someone with an ongoing health condition
• Anyone interested in becoming more physically and socially active
What will I Learn?
• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
• Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance
• Communicating effectively with family, friends and health professionals
• Appropriate use of medications
• Nutrition
• Decision making and how to evaluate new treatments
• How to set goals and problem solve to make positive changes
For more information, call Tara Guden at 310-374-3426, ext. 120 or visit www.bchd.org/classes-workshops.