Broome County Living Healthy

Living Healthy is an education program which builds the participant’s confidence in his or her ability to manage health issues and to maintain an active and fulfilling life. This program helps seniors learn to manage chronic diseases such as arthritis, heart disease, diabetes, glaucoma, emphysema and asthma.  Participants meet once a week for six weeks. They learn more about the chronic diseases which affect them, and practice and master self-management techniques that will positively affect the quality of their lives.

The sessions will cover:

  1. techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; 
  2. appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; 
  3. appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; 
  4. nutrition; and,
  5. how to evaluate new treatments. 

The program does not conflict with existing programs or treatment; it is designed to enhance regular treatment. 

Living Healthy is taught by trained volunteers.