Living a healthy life with chronic conditions : self-management skills for heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, depression, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other physical and mental health conditions

Lorig, Kate (author.). Laurent, Diana, (author.). González, Virginia (Virginia M.), (author.). Sobel, David S. (David Stuart) (author.). Minor, Marian A. (Marian Adams), (author.). Gecht-Silver, Maureen, (author.).

Summary: This book teaches reader how to become active self-managers through problem solving, goal setting, and action planning, while also presenting the basics of healthy eating, exercise, relaxation, communication, and emotional empowerment. Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions offers readers a unique and exciting opportunity - the chance to take control of their health and enjoy their lives to the fullest extent possible with chronic illness.

Record details

ISBN: 9781945188312
ISBN: 1945188316
Physical Description: xi, 418 pages : illustrations ; 28 cm
Edition: Fifth edition.
Publisher: Boulder, Colorado : Bull Publishing Company, [2020]
Copyright: ©2020

Content descriptions

General Note:

Includes index.

Formatted Contents Note:

Self-management: what is it and how can you do it? -- Becoming an active self-manager -- Finding resources -- Understanding and managing common symptoms -- Understanding and managing common symptoms and emotions -- Using your mind to manage symptoms -- Being physically active -- Exercising to make life easier -- Freedom and safety -- Healthy eating -- Communicating with family, friends, and health care providers -- Enjoying sex and intimacy -- Managing your treatment decisions and medications -- Managing diabetes -- Working and living with chronic conditions -- Planning for the future: fears and reality