Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
Class schedule
Get the tools you need to manage your chronic disease.
This evidence-based program is designed for adults with conditions such as arthritis, asthma, diabetes, lung disease, heart disease, stroke, and osteoporosis, who struggle to find ways to manage their condition.
Self-management classes are interactive and informative.
We offer both in-person and virtual classes so you can choose what works best for you. You will be able to interact with the instructor and others as you learn about ways to deal with your particular health issue effectively. Don’t put off taking care of your health. Sign up for a class today.
Participants will learn:
- Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep
- Appropriate exercises for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
- Appropriate use of medications
- How to communicate effectively with family, friends, and health professionals
- Nutrition tips
- How to pace activity and when to rest
- How to evaluate new treatments
Programs
Register for a free six-week self-management program.
Please browse our offerings below. For more information or questions about program registration, please call 302-990-0522.
Program
Location
Date & Time
Availability
Cancer - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Tue,
9:00AM - 11:30AMSessions:
- Jul 29, 2025
- Aug 5, 2025
- Aug 12, 2025
- Aug 19, 2025
- Aug 26, 2025
- Sep 2, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Fri,
10:00 AM - 12:30 PMSessions:
- Sep 5, 2025
- Sep 12, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025
- Sep 26, 2025
- Oct 3, 2025
- Oct 10, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
9am-11:30amSessions:
- Sep 25, 2025
- Oct 2, 2025
- Oct 9, 2025
- Oct 16, 2025
- Oct 23, 2025
- Oct 30, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain - English
In-person
Open only to:
Community Members Only
Wed,
10-12:30Sessions:
- Oct 8, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 22, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025
- Nov 12, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Pain - English
In-person
Open only to:
Senior Center Members Only
Thu,
9:00 am - 11:30 amSessions:
- Jul 24, 2025
- Jul 31, 2025
- Aug 7, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025
- Aug 21, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open only to:
CHEER Members Only
Wed,
9:00 AM to 11:15 AMSessions:
- Oct 1, 2025
- Oct 8, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 22, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Diabetes - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Fri,
10-12:30Sessions:
- Aug 15, 2025
- Aug 22, 2025
- Aug 29, 2025
- Sep 5, 2025
- Sep 12, 2025
- Sep 19, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Wed,
1:00 PM to 3:30 PMSessions:
- Oct 1, 2025
- Oct 8, 2025
- Oct 15, 2025
- Oct 22, 2025
- Oct 29, 2025
- Nov 5, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Chronic Disease - English
In-person
Open to:
General Public
Thu,
10:00 Am - 12:30 PMSessions:
- Aug 7, 2025
- Aug 14, 2025
- Aug 21, 2025
- Aug 28, 2025
- Sep 4, 2025
- Sep 11, 2025
RegisterSeats available
Don’t see a workshop that works for you?
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