Peer leaders help older adults learn to take charge of chronic conditions like diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, and chronic pain. Help an adult find practical ways to deal with pain and fatigue, discover better nutrition and exercise choices, understand new treatment choices, and learn better ways to talk with your doctor and family about their health.
- Coaches help participants learn how to "Live Healthy". Classes will have central themes including Chronic Disease Management, Diabetes, etc.
- Full training is provided.
- Expectation is that coaches will lead at least two, four-week workshops a year.
- Coaches over the age of 55 are particularly sought for peer-led classes.
