IL Pathways to Health Classes

Tomando Control de su Salud

This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, tailored for Spanish speakers facing ongoing health issues such as arthritis, mental health disorders, chronic pain, cancer, and diabetes, by enhancing their self-management skills and providing strategies to build confidence and motivation for better health.

Tomando Salud workshop

About the class

Are you ready to take control of your health? This is the Spanish version of the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program specifically designed for Spanish speakers living with ongoing health issues such as arthritis, chronic pain, diabetes, mental health conditions, and cancer. These challenges can impact your daily life, but you don’t have to face them alone!

Over six engaging weeks, you’ll learn new strategies to regain your confidence, motivation, and skills needed to effectively manage your chronic health condition.

Workshops meet weekly for six weeks for 2.5 hours with a built-in break.

Join us in person at convenient community or clinical locations or participate virtually with technical support available.

Topics covered during workshop sessions:

  • Nutrition and healthy eating habits
  • Physical activity and exercise
  • Pain and stress management
  • Effective communication with family, friends and health care providers
  • Problem solving, goal setting and many more

Benefits of the class

Participants can look forward to:

  • Increased energy and less fatigue
  • Increased physical activity
  • Increased confidence in managing health
  • Decreased pain and depression
  • Less frustration or worry about health

Who should take the class

The program is ideal for:

  • Adults with any type of ongoing health condition and their caregivers
  • Adults whose health problems have begun to interfere with daily activities
  • Adults who have had challenges following health recommendations

While our primary focus is on participants aged 60 and over, as well as adults with disabilities, individuals of all ages are welcome to join. Caregivers of those with ongoing health conditions will also find the program beneficial.

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