Hawai‘i Healthy Aging Partnership

Better Choices Better Health is a 6-week program for people living with all types of chronic conditions, including high blood pressure, cancer, weight management, diabetes, stroke, asthma, heart disease, and arthritis.

Topics include:

• Effective communication with doctors

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustrations, fatigue, pain, and isolation

• Nutrition

• How to evaluate new treatments

• Relaxation techniques to deal with symptoms and stress

• Action plan development

• Problem solving

People who participate in and complete the workshops feel better, are less limited by their health conditions, and often spend less time at their doctor’s office. Participants are better able to manage their symptoms and communicate more effectively with their medical professionals and loved ones.