Living Well with Chronic Pain

Sanford Center for Aging

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Join us for an in-person or zoom workshop

Virtual Session

When: Sessions are Thursdays, May 18 to June 29, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

Where: Wherever you are! The workshop will be given via Zoom videoconference. If you need a tablet for a class, let us know when you register, or call (775) 235-8862. 

Cost: Free.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/Sanford-Chronic-Pain-May. You can also call us to register: (775) 235-8862.

More info: Call (775) 235-8862 or email wellness.sca@unr.edu

In-Person Session

When: Sessions are Thursdays, June 15 to July 27, from 1 to 3:30 p.m.

Where: OLLI Campus: 604 W Moana Lane #120 Reno, NV 89509

Cost: Free.

Register now: https://tinyurl.com/Sanford-chronic-pain-june. You can also call us to register: (775) 235-8862.

More info: Call (775) 235-8862 or email wellness.sca@unr.edu

During this weekly workshop you will learn: 

  • Skills to help you maintain a wellness focus and improve your quality of life

  • Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep

  • Strategies for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance

  • Appropriate use of medications

  • Healthy eating

  • Decision making and problem solving

Who should participate in Chronic Pain Self Management?

Adults experiencing pain from a variety of causes, and care partners of those with pain. Causes can include:

  • Neck, shoulder, back pain, etc.

  • Pelvic pain

  • Post-surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months

  • Nerve pain

  • Persistent headache

  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease

  • Multiple Sclerosis

  • Any general chronic pain

Find out more about wellness workshops: Call (775) 235-8862 or email wellness.sca@unr.edu