Red Mountain United Methodist Church (RMUMC) is offering free Living Well workshops during the months of October and November.
Individuals of all ages, who have been diagnosed with a chronic disease, such as heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis or emphysema, are invited to participate in this free series of six classes to learn more about living a healthy life with those conditions. Caregivers also are encouraged to attend.
The classes, offered by health professionals from Chandler Regional and Mercy Gilbert Health Centers, will focus on:
• techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, pain or isolation.
• appropriate exercise to improve flexibility, strength and endurance.
• use of medications and nutrition choices.
• enhanced communication skills for use with family, friends and health professionals.
• evaluating new treatment methods.
Anyone interested in the workshops are invited to an information session, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., on Tuesday, Oct. 4, in rooms 203 and 204, of the Education Building at RMUMC, located at 2936 N. Power Road.
Classes will take place on Tuesdays, Oct. 18 and 25, and Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22, in the same location as the information session, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
The classes are offered free of charge. An optional resource book costing $15 will supplement the classes, but the charge is $10 for those registered by Oct. 4. The resource book is very useful and is referred to often throughout the classes. A relaxation CD is available for $10.
For registration or more information, call (480) 728-5414.