CDSMP

You Can! Live Well, Virginia!

Virginia's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program (CDSMP)

You Can! Live Well, Virginia! is a series of workshops that help people with chronic illnesses learn ways to self manage their condition and take charge of their life. You Can! Live Well, Virginia! workshops are being held throughout the Commonwealth for people with all kinds of chronic illnesses, such as asthma, arthritis, diabetes and heart disease. You Can! Live Well, Virginia! covers a range of health topics such as:

• healthy eating
• relaxation techniques
• managing fatigue
• low impact exercising
• managing medications
• problem solving
• goal setting
• working with your health professional

Research on this program has shown that participants are able to manage their symptoms better and communicate more easily with their doctors and loved ones. People who take the program feel better, are less limited by their illness, and may spend less time at the doctor or in the hospital.

For information about You Can! Live Well, Virginia classes in your area or if you would like to become a course leader for your organization or community, please contact:

Catherine Fields, CHES
You Can! Live Well, Virginia!
Coordinator
109 Governor Street, 10th FL
Richmond, VA 23219
804.864.7886

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