Condition Specific Info / Support - Age Ranges Served: Senior 55+

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This program uses a combination of education and physiotherapist-led exercise training to help empower those with osteoarthritis to reduce pain and improve activity without the the need of added pain killers. It has an excellent success rate in helping individuals with hip and knee osteoarthritis reduce pain and painkiller use, increase levels of physical activity, improve quality of life, and even decrease the need for joint surgery! More information on GLA:D, including research findings can be found at www.gladcanada.ca.more info

The Mesothelioma Prognosis Network is an advocacy group that provides free resources and advice to patients and families afflicted by mesothelioma.more info

Self-Management BC provides support for people living with chronic diseases such as diabetes, chronic pain, cancer, heart, kidney and lung diseases, arthritis, lupus, Parkinson, MS, etc. We offer:
- COMMUNITY WORKSHOPS (Diabetes, Chronic Pain, Chronic Conditions, Cancer: Thriving & Surviving) that are led by peer leaders and run for 2.5 hours for 6 weeks.
- HEALCH COACH PROGRAM that involves volunteer health coaches providing weekly 30 minutes telephone coaching for 3 – 6 months for individuals wanting to improve their confidence and motivation to become healthier. Individuals are paired with coaches based on gender and possibly shared chronic conditions.
- ONLINE WORKSHOPS (Chronic Conditions) that are flexible, self-paced, available 24/7. more info