A free workshop on living with chronic diseases is coming to the Mower County Senior Center with the help of the Diocese of Winona.

Living Well with Chronic Conditions is a free group workshop designed to enable adult participants to build their confidence and skills in managing chronic health conditions while addressing specific concerns and goals for people with ongoing health problems. Participants set goals and make a personalized plan to improve and maintain their health.  The workshop is interactive and focuses on peer support.

Workshop sessions will take place at the Mower County Senior Center each Wednesday for six weeks from 9  to 11:30 a.m. beginning Feb. 1.

An informational open house will be at 9 a.m. on Jan. 25 at the Mower County Senior Center.  Individuals with chronic health conditions, family members, and caregivers are invited to attend.

Chronic diseases such as diabetes, arthritis, high blood pressure, heart disease are among the most common of all health problems in the U.S. The Stanford Chronic Disease Self-Management Program, known as “Living Well with Chronic Conditions” in Minnesota, is being offered at no cost by Catholic Charities-Diocese of Winona in partnership with the Mower County Senior Center and SHIP of Mower County.

For additional information, questions, or to register, you may call Michael Maas at 507-450-1518.