NEWS RELEASE

For additional information, contact:

Jimmy Rowe

Living Healthy Project Director

Office:   (716) 285-8224, ext. 131

Cell:       (716) 903-4278

Email:   jimmyrowe@hotmail.com

Free Living Healthy classes return

for people with chronic conditions

NIAGARA FALLS, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2011 – Once again, the Health Association of Niagara County, Inc., is offering a free, six-week series that helps older adults manage chronic conditions and enjoy better health. More than 50 people in Niagara County have already completed the program when it has been offered before.

Living Healthy helps participants to live well with any chronic condition. Participants 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 series will run from 4:30 to 7 p.m. each Tuesday from Nov. 22 through Dec. 27 at HANCI, 1302 Main Street in Niagara Falls. Healthy snacks will be served at each session.

Advance registration is required. Interested individuals can sign up or learn more by contacting Jimmy Rowe at 285-8224, ext. 131, or jimmyrowe@hotmail.com.

The program is sponsored by BlueCross BlueShield of Western New York. It is based on the Chronic Disease Self-Management program developed by Stanford University. Two members of HANCI’s staff have been certified by Stanford as master trainers.

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