Chronic Disease Self Management Program

Taking Charge of Your Health

Through the Maryland Department of Aging, BCDA is offering an evidenced-based health promotion program. This program is a six- week workshop developed by Stanford University.

Subjects discussed during sessions include: techniques to deal with fatigue, frustration and isolation; appropriate exercise  for maintaining flexibility and improving strength; methods to effectively communicate with family, friends, and health professionals; nutritional guidelines, and strategies to evaluate new treatments.

For more information on when the program will be held at a location near you, please contact Senior Information and Assistance at 410-887-2594 or the HealthScope office at 410-887-3423.  The CDSMP pamphlet (PDF) covers all classes with location, dates and times shown in Baltimore County.

Franklin Square Hospital,Good Samaritan Hospital and St. Josephs Hospital, are partners of Baltimore County Department of Aging ,are will also offering the workshops. To register at any of the hospitals, please contact their Community Health Education Coordinators. 

Revised March 12,  2010