Courses

We regularly run Self Management Courses.

Please check the What's On > Calendar and select Seminar & Course Dates to keep up to date.

Self Management Course for People with Chronic Illnesses such as Arthritis
Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course

What is meant by ‘Chronic Illnesses’?

Chronic Illnesses or conditions tend to cause problems over many years. Some common examples are arthritis, heart disease, lung disease, diabetes and stroke. In contrast, acute illnesses such as appendicitis are short-lived, for after prompt and effective treatment a person usually returns quickly to normal health.

Why a Self Management Course for People with Chronic Illness?

Most people with chronic illness suffer fatigue and loss of energy. Some experience pain, while others have trouble breathing. Sleeping problems are common, and many people experience depression, often combined with concerns for the future.

So while there are many different chronic diseases, the problems people experience are often quite similar. No matter what your illness, you face the challenges of overcoming day-to-day problems connected with it.

This is a new course, designed by renowned educator Dr Kate Lorig and colleagues to help people get more out of life.

The course is led by two leaders who are trained and supported by the Arthritis Foundation. The leaders have one or more chronic conditions and successfully use the techniques taught in the course to get on with their own lives.

The book "Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions" is an optional adjunct to the course. Twenty one chapters offer guidance on setting goals, managing symptoms, exercising, understanding medicines, communicating, finding resources and much more. The book includes chapters on understanding chronic lung disease, heart disease, stroke, arthritis and diabetes.

An Arthritis Module and an Osteoporosis Module with specific information on these conditions is available as an adjunct to the 'Moving Towards Wellness' course.

Courses are run at various city,suburban and country locations. Visit the WHAT'S ON page regularly for course locations, dates and times.

For further information contact Jenny Bennett at the Arthritis Foundation on 83795711 or 1800 011 041 for country callers.

For more information, please see the What's On > Calendar and select Seminar & Course Dates.

Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management Course

The Osteoporosis Prevention and Self Management course is a 4 week programme, of 2 and 1/2 hours per week, which will help you develop knowledge and confidence to deal better with this common health problem. In a relaxed, friendly group atmosphere you will learn how to deal with osteoporosis and enjoy sharing your achievements with others.

Course leaders are trained and updated by Osteoporosis SA. The course does not replace medical care and advice. It is intended to assist you gain the necessary knowledge to become more active in the management of your health.

People of all ages are welcome to join a course. Family and friends are also most welcome to join the course, to better understand the problems associated with osteoporosis.

For more information, please see the What's On > Calendar and select Seminar & Course Dates.