Problem-Solving (Haga clic aquí para recursos de resolución de problemas en español) These tools are especially beneficial because they provide the means to identify specific actions and goals to help manage chronic health conditions as well as life generally. Setting specific goals to help problem solve is an effective tool toward self-management. Action […]
Physical Activity (Haga clic aquí para recursos de actividad física en español) These tools help meet individuals with chronic health conditions where they are in regard to their physical activity level. Whether just beginning physical activity for the first time, or as an individual who is wanting to maintain their level of physical activity, these
Medications (Haga clic aquí para recursos de medicinas en español) These tools can be beneficial to any and all individuals who take one or more medicines for their health condition(s). How to Read Drug Labels (DHHS – Office on Women’s Health) Online Help Guide to Prescription Drug Abuse and Addiction
Healthy Eating (Haga clic aquí para recursos de alimentacíon saludables en español) At the Store – Save Money and Shop Healthy (NIH – We Can!) Eat Healthy (Healthfinder.gov) What Does “Healthy Eating” Mean? (NIH – NIA Go4Life) Choosing Healthy Restaurant Meals (NIH – NIA Go4Life) Healthy Snacking (NIH – NIA Go4Life) Overcoming
Understanding Emotions (Haga clic aquí para recursos de comprender las emociones en español) AHRQ’s Resources for Depression (Agency for Healthcare and Quality) Depression and Chronic Disease: Fact Sheet (Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program) Depression and Chronic Disease: Presentation (Missouri Arthritis and Osteoporosis Program) Depression in Older Persons: Fact Sheet (National Alliance on Mental Illness)
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Chronic Conditions (Haga clic aquí para información de condiciones crónica en español) These tools provide information about chronic health conditions. Clicking on the “Chronic Condition Information ” link will provide you with basic information on having a chronic condition, while clicking on each of the 9 specific chronic problems below will provide more detailed information on
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Managing Stress (Haga clic aquí para recursos de manejo del estrés en español) Coping with Change: How to Manage the Stress of Change (Product #1252; Click “Request Sample” or “Download e-Sample”) (Krames StayWell) Healthfinder.gov Resources on: Stress Management (Healthfinder.gov) Holistic Techniques for Stress Management and Chronic Disease (Naturopathic Doctor News and Review) Learn How
Managing Pain (Haga clic aquí para recursos de manejo del dolor en español) These tools can be helpful to individuals who are attempting to manage their pain. Pain can be associated with many chronic health conditions, and can sometimes come as a result of how multiple chronic health conditions interact. Individuals with chronic health
Managing Fatigue (Haga clic aquí para recursos de manejo de la fatiga en español) These tools can be helpful to individuals in their fatigue management. Individuals with chronic health conditions may experience fatigue associated with their condition, or as a condition of its own (chronic fatigue syndrome). Healthfinder.gov Resources on: Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (Healthfinder.gov)
Managing Anger (Haga clic aquí para recursos de manejo de la ira en español) Anger and Chronic Pain (A.S.A.M. Society) Chronic Disease: A Life-Altering Condition (Practical Family Living) Stages of Adjusting to Chronic Illness (Fighting Fatigue) This list, though thorough, is not complete. If you would like more suggestions on specific activities or techniques