NIAAA administers the Chronic Disease Self Management Program (CDSMP) in Winnebago County. The CDSMP was designed by Stanford University and is a course of six classes designed to help older persons manage their chronic disease. Click here for more information about CDSMP from Stanford University.
The CDSMP is made possible through a grant from the U.S. Administration on Aging via the Illinois Department of Public Health.
CDSMP Diabetes Course
“Take Charge of Your Health” and “Take Charge of Your Diabetes” is a free program open to all older adults who want to learn to thrive, not simply survive, with chronic health conditions. The workshops are ongoing throughout Winnebago County.
Take Charge of Your Health uses the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University. Trained class leader’s help participants learn to cope with fatigue, frustration, pain and isolation that may be related to ongoing health conditions. Class members also learn about exercise, nutrition, using medications, communicating with family, friends and health professionals, evaluating new treatment options and problem-solving around their ongoing health condition.
Participants set their own goals and report gaining confidence and new ideas from others in the class. They also report feeling better, getting relief from pain, fatigue and other symptoms, having more energy, being more confident and in control of their lives and feeling connected to others with similar issues.
To join a class or for more information on “Take Charge of Your Health” or “Take Charge of Your Diabetes , contact Donna Bileto, NIAAA’S Community Service Specialist (815) 226-4901, dbileto@nwilaaa.org
