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Aging Mastery

The Aging Mastery Program offers a framework of creating and fulfilling purposeful retirement by guiding participants toward a healthier lifestyle, stronger social connections and increased civic engagement.

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Communication Skills: Talking with Your Health Care Team

Navigating life with a chronic disease requires effective communication within your health care team. Learn some tips that can help with clear and effective communication

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What Does it Mean to Have Chronic Disease?

Chronic diseases are defined broadly as conditions that last one year or more and require ongoing medical attention or limit activities of daily living, or both.

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Chronic Disease Self-Management Education

Self-management is the use of skills to manage the work of living with chronic illness, continuing daily activities, and dealing with emotions brought about by the illness.