Boulder County, Colo. – Boulder County Aging Services is offering Stanford University’s Be Well Colorado chronic condition management program to adults 60 years of age and older.

The program is taught as a small-group workshop. Groups meet once a week for 2.5 hours. Topics covered in the workshops include:
• Fighting fatigue
• Controlling pain
• Learning exercises to build and improve strength
• Using medications appropriately
• Dealing with depression
• Communicating effectively with family and health professionals
• Learning how to evaluate new treatments

What: Be Well Colorado, Stanford University’s proven program to improve the ability to manage chronic conditions. Chronic conditions are any lasting health condition such as diabetes, heart disease, depression, arthritis and asthma.

Who: The workshop is designed for older adults experiencing a chronic condition and for those who support them. Family members are encouraged to attend.

Where and When: Two separate workshops are offered.

• Lafayette
Wednesdays, Jan. 19-Feb. 23, 2-4:30 p.m.
Lafayette Senior Center, 103 S. Iowa Ave.

• Boulder
Fridays, Jan. 21-Feb. 25, 2-4:30 p.m.
Calvary Bible Church, 3245 Kalmia Ave.

Cost: Free for adults 60 and older. Donations are accepted. Participants receive a supplemental course book and relaxation CD upon course completion.

Registration: Class size is limited to 15 and pre-registration is required. Please contact Marja Johnson at 303-441-3599 or mjohnson@bouldercounty.org for more information and to register.