Chronic Conditions

LIVING A HEALTHY LIFE WITH A CHRONIC CONDITION COURSE – Free

Free 6 week courses on various chronic pain conditions – Offered though the Centre on Aging, UVIC, funded through BC Ministry of Health. Offered at various cities throughout the province – Course teaches skills such as: developing a suitable exercise program, cognitive symptom management, nutrition management, use of medications, breathing exercises, problem solving, communicating with family, friends and health care providers, dealing with emotions such as anger and depression. Karen Hannah, Program Coordinator 1-866-902-3767 or khannah@dccnet.com www.coag.uvic.ca/cdsmp

CAREGIVER RELIEF / RESPITE

Respite care can give the caregiver temporary relief from the emotional and physical demands of caring for a friend or family member. Respite may take form of service in client’s home, or client maybe admitted on a short-term basis to a residential care facility, hospice or other community care setting. http://www.health.gov.bc.ca/hcc/respite.html