Application
Register online @ www.healthy-living-now.ca/upcoming-workshops * * anyone can register themselves, no referral from a health care professional is needed
Eligibility - Population(s) Served
Open to Ontario Health atHome Cral area residents with chronic conditions, caregivers, friends and family of people with chronic conditions, as well as the general public
Fees
Free
Contacts
Sally Kirby - Facilitator
Katherine Marsili - Administrative Support
905-895-4521 ext 6656 * kmarsili@southlake.ca
Languages
English ; French
Language Note
French programs and publications offered
Area(s) Served
northern Toronto, parts of Etobicoke, most of York Region, and South Simcoe County
Accessibility
Wheelchair Accessible
Accessibility Note
Elevator located via South entrance
Description of Services:
Free six-week workshops for people with chronic health conditions and caregivers including:
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions - for anyone with a chronic condition * includes diabetes, heart disease, arthritis, lung disease, and other chronic health issues
Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Pain - for anyone suffering from pain, which could include but is not limited to: low back pain, pain for motor vehicle accidents, arthritis, fibromyalgia, etc * The Moving Easy Program is a gentle movement program and offered as part of the workshop
Living a Healthy Life with Diabetes - for anyone with diabetes, in particular people with Type 2 and pre-diabetes
Powerful Tools for Caregivers - designed to help family caregivers take better care of themselves while caring for a family member or friend
Interactive topics include physical activity, healthy eating, medication management, future planning, communicating with your health care provider, action planning, depression management, and pain management
