Health Education - Pulaski, Chronic Disease Self-Management Education, New River Valley Agency on Aging
44 3rd Street Northwest, Pulaski, VA 24301
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Description
Chronic Disease Self-Management Education (CDSME) provides workshops designed to empower adults to better manage their chronic health conditions with the goal of giving them the confidence and skills to actively manage their health care and reduce unnecessary visits to the Emergency Department or to the physician(s). Programs are offered throughout the year in various locations in the New River Valley. Each program meets weekly and typically lasts six weeks.
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Providing organization
New River Valley Agency on Aging
Provides direct support services, advocacy, and education to older adults and adults with different abilities, including their caregivers, thereby enabling persons to achieve maximum independence, maintain dignity, enhance quality of life and strengthen their social support systems within their communities.