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Healthy Lifestyle, Disease Management for Older Adults (Seniors)

One of the best ways to manage a health issue such as diabetes or chronic pain is to learn techniques you can use in your daily life.

Diabetes Empowerment Education Program (DEEP)

Participants will attend 6 weekly, two-hour learning sessions where they will get hands-on training on understanding food labels, meal planning and other helpful tips on diabetes care.

A Matter Of Balance (AMOB)

AMOB teaches older adults practical ways to reduce the risk of falling. The class, which features 8 two-hour sessions teaches participants to view falls and fear of falling as controllable; set realistic goals to increase physical activity; change their home setting to reduce fall risk factors; & exercise to increase strength and balance.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program (CPSMP)

CPSMP consists of workshops that help participants, and their support person, deal with the ongoing issues associated with chronic pain

Please contact us by email at agec@uams.edu or by phone at 501-526-7482 for more information on our programs offered.

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