HCHN will work to establish preventive services for those at risk of developing chronic diseases and to provide interventions for those already living with a chronic disease, so they can better manage their illness, avoid complications and prolong life.

 

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program

The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a workshop given two and a half hours, once a week, for six weeks, in community settings such as senior centers, churches, libraries and hospitals. People with different chronic health problems attend together. Workshops are facilitated by two trained leaders, one or both of whom are non-health professionals with a chronic diseases themselves. Subjects covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) nutrition, and, 6) how to evaluate new treatments.

 

 

For more information contact HCHN @ 315-867-1552 or ahutchinson@herkimercounty.org.

 

Long Term Care Screening Tool
It can be difficult to see your parent or other loved ones age. This screening tool will help you to create an objective inventory of your loved one’s strengths and weaknesses.  This objective listing will help you to provide an accurate list of your loved one’s needs.

 

Long Term Care Screening Tool

 

Additional Resources

• 911 Medical Needs/Information Form
• American Diabetes Association Diabetic Risk Test
• Guide to Receiving Medical Care: Facts You Should Know
• Guide to Receiving Medical Care: Facts You Should Know LARGE PRINT
• Healthcare Proxy Form
• Living Will (NYS)
• Tips for Stress Management