Lunch, Laugh and Learn at the Milford Wellness Village!
Join us at the Village for learning and laughter. Tour the Village, Meet the Providers! Have Lunch, Laugh, Learn! FREE to the PUBLIC!
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Milford Wellness Village
21 West Clarke Avenue Conference Room Milford, DE 19963About this event
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WeCare ProgramsOur programs offer an optimal combination of engagement and education. You have the freedom to choose between attending in-person sessions or participating virtually, tailoring the program to your preferences and requirements.
Self Management Programs: Chronic Disease and Diabetes
Fall Prevention Programs: Bingocize® and A Matter of Balance
Transform Your Health: Discover the power of engaging with our experienced instructors and fellow participants as you embark on a transformative journey to effectively manage your unique health concern. By enrolling in our classes today, you take a proactive step towards prioritizing your well-being. Our thoughtfully designed programs equip participants with a comprehensive set of skills and techniques to effectively manage chronic diseases and enhance overall well-being.
Guided by our knowledgeable instructors, you will explore a range of topics, including:Fitness:
Appropriate exercises to maintain and enhance your strength, flexibility, and endurance. Our experts will provide you with safe and effective exercises that are tailored to your individual needs and limitations.
Technique
Techniques to handle common challenges such as frustration, fatigue, isolation, and poor sleep. You will learn practical strategies to deal with these issues and improve your daily life.
Medication
Proper use of medications. We will educate you on how to take medications as prescribed and manage any potential side effects.
Communication
Effective communication with family, friends, and healthcare professionals. You will learn how to express your needs, ask questions, and make informed decisions about your health.
Nutrition
Nutrition tips to help you make healthy food choices that support your overall well-being.
Balance
Techniques to pace your activities and identify when to rest. We will help you find a balance between activity and rest that works for you.
Treatment
Evaluation of new treatments. We will provide you with the tools to assess new treatments and therapies that may be relevant to your condition.
Self-Care
Self-care while caring for others. We will teach you how to prioritize your own needs and well-being while caring for a loved one with a chronic illness.
This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $673,021.00 with 100 percent funding by ACL/HHS. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.
Highmark Blue Cross Blue Shield Delaware is pleased to support Education Health and Research International, Inc.’s WeCare + chronic disease self-management education program. BluePrints for the Community, housed at the Delaware Community Foundation, has contributed over $30 million to the community since its inception in 2007. It was established to serve Delawareans, with emphasis on, but not limited to, the needs of the uninsured and underserved, and to reduce health care disparities in minority population and address social determinants of health.