For additional information, contact:

Jeff Paterson, APR
Director of Communication and Advancement
716 285 8224 x234
Fax 716 285 8232
paterson@hanci.com

NEWS RELEASE
Living Healthy classes show how to live with chronic conditions
 
 
NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., May 25, 2011 – The Health Association of Niagara County, Inc., is offering a free series to help older adults manage chronic conditions and enjoy better health. 

Living Healthy is a free, six-week course that helps participants to live well with any chronic condition. Participants will learn to manage pain, fatigue and depression. Other topics include fitness, nutrition, self-confidence, wise use of medications, and communication with doctors and other health professionals.
 
The program runs from 4:30 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday from June 7 through July 12 at HANCI, 1302 Main Street in Niagara Falls. Healthy snacks will be served at each session.
 
The program is based on the Chronic Disease Self-Management program developed by Stanford University. Stanford has certified members of HANCI’s staff as master trainers.
 
Advance registration is required. Interested individuals can sign up or learn more by contacting Jimmy Rowe at 285-8224, ext. 131, or jimmy.s.rowe@gmail.com.
 
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