The York County Area Agency on Aging will offer free diabetes self-management workshops, "Living Well With Diabetes," in York Township. York County residents age 60 and older living with Type 2 diabetes and caregivers age 60 and older caring for someone with Type 2 diabetes can participate in the workshops.
The interactive program will include six workshops, which will take place once a week. The free workshops will be held from 12:30 to 3 p.m. on Wednesdays, Feb. 13 through March 20, at York Township Park Building, 25 Oak St., York. The workshops will be taught by certified instructors.
Developed by the Self-Management Resource Center, formerly Stanford University Patient Education Program, this health promotion program provides tools for managing diabetes, dealing with difficult emotions, and breaking the symptom cycle that comes with the disease. The program introduces participants to self-management tools like healthy eating, monitoring blood sugar, action planning, and dealing with difficult emotions, among others. A companion book, "Living a Healthy Life With Chronic Conditions, 4th Edition," and an audio relaxation tape will be provided for all participants.
There is no charge for the workshops. Preregistration is required by calling Megan Craley at 717-771-9610.
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