Thursday, March 21, 2013

Free Living Healthy Workshops to Help Energize People with Ongoing Health Conditions held at various sites this spring

Taught by specially trained volunteer leaders, some of whom have health conditions themselves, a free six week series of workshops will help participants with ongoing health conditions such as diabetes, high blood pressure, anxiety, arthritis and many other chronic conditions.

· St. John Towers, 865 Michigan Ave., Buffalo, NY
Wednesdays, 12:30 - 3:00 pm April 3, 10, 17, 24, May 1, 8

· Moot Senior Center, 292 High St., Buffalo, NY
Thursdays, 12:30 - 3:00 pm May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, June 6

· Kenmore Community Center, 135 Wilbur Ave., Kenmore, NY
Tuesdays, 12:30 - 3:00 pm June 4, 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9

The FREE workshops cover a new topic each week and provide opportunities for interaction and group problem-solving. The workshops help participants and/or their families:

· Find better ways of dealing with pain and fatigue

· Discover easy exercises to help improve or maintain strength and energy

· Learn the appropriate use of medications

· Improve nutrition

· Talk effectively with family, friends and health professionals

· Understand new treatment choices

· Feel better about life

Call Erie County Senior Services at 858-8081 to register for the series. Space is limited, so please call soon.

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