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AUGUSTA — Healthy Living for ME has scheduled several workshops in the coming weeks, both in-person and virtual, that are free, or low-cost, and open to adult Mainers of all ages.
Topics address a variety of health needs such as diabetes, arthritis, chronic pain and other chronic or ongoing conditions.
For virtual workshops, participants who do not have the necessary technology may be eligible to borrow an iPad from Healthy Living for ME in order to participate.
Upcoming workshops are:
• Tai Chi for Health and Balance will have two sessions available. The first will be held in-person at SeniorsPlus in Lewiston on Tuesdays and Thursdays beginning Feb. 8, and the second will be held virtually on Monday and Thursday, beginning Feb. 28h. This workshop is focused on practicing Tai Chi, which can help you improve balance and health as well as relieve pain.
• Living Well with Chronic Pain will be held virtually on Tuesday from Feb. 8 through March 15. This workshop is designed for people who are dealing with persistent pain such as back pain, post-surgical pain, headaches, and other ongoing pain. Topics covered include dealing with frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; pacing activity and rest; and evaluating new treatments.
• Better Health Now is conducted over the phone. The February session is scheduled to begin Feb. 9. Participants in this workshop receive a toolkit in the mail and work with a leader either by themselves or in small groups. Topics covered include Dealing with frustration, fatigue, pain, and isolation; appropriate exercise; appropriate use of medications, communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and evaluating new treatments.
• The National Diabetes Prevention Program is conducted virtually and will begin on Feb. 22. This is not a diet or exercise class, but a program led by a certified lifestyle coach that provides free health coaching to reduce a person’s risk of developing Type 2 diabetes. Participants will learn to apply practical strategies to stay motivated, manage stress, prepare food, and avoid negative thoughts. Participants attend 16 weekly sessions followed by every other week sessions for the remainder of the year-long program. Additionally, a registered dietician will be available to support participants of the program.
Registration is required for all workshops. Contact Healthy Living for ME at 1-800-620-6036 or info@healthylivingforme.org for more information and to register. You can also register via healthylivingforme.org, where more details are also available.
