Better Choices, Better Health

Better Choices, Better Health™, previously named Self-Management @ Stanford Healthier Living with Ongoing Health Problems, is an online workshop for those with chronic conditions. Participants log on at their convenience to complete a series of lessons. Specialized programs are offered for those living with diabetes, arthritis, and cancer. Topics covered include:

1) Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation,
2) Appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance,
3) Appropriate use of medications,
4) Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals,
5) Healthy eating,  
6) Making informed treatment decisions,
7) Disease related problem solving,
8) Advanced directives.