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Current Announcements
Chronic Disease Self Management Workshop: My Life, My Health
My Life, My Health is a chronic disease self-management workshop for adults of any age who have chronic health issues such as asthma, fibromyalgia, arthritis, heart or lung conditions, back pain, depression, diabetes or any other chronic condition, as well as people who care for someone with a chronic health problem are invited to attend. Topics covered will include: techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation; appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance; appropriate use of medications; communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals; nutrition; and how to evaluate new treatments. The workshop will be held at the Natick Senior Center for six consecutive weeks starting on Thursday, March 15th, 2012 at
10:00am. The workshop is provided free of charge. There is a cost of $18.95 to purchase the book; however, if you choose not to purchase the book it can be borrowed for the duration of the program. Please call at 508-647-6540 to sign up.
Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults
Healthy Eating for Successful Living in Older Adults, also called the NEW (Nutrition, Exercise and Wellness) WINNERS program is being offered free of charge at the Natick Senior Center. Healthy Eating for Successful Living is both an educational and support program designed to assist older adults in the self-management of their nutritional health. The focus of the program is to encourage participants to understand and implement eating and activity behaviors that support heart and bone health. The next NEW WINNERS Class is a six week program and will start Monday, April 30th, 2012 at 1:00pm. Class space is limited and pre-registration is required. If you are interested in signing up, please call the Natick Senior Center at 508-647-6540.Second preference:
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