Living Well with Chronic Pain
Sanford Center for Aging

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:
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Skills to help you maintain a wellness focus and improve your quality of life
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Techniques to deal with frustration, fatigue, isolation and poor sleep
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Strategies for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility and endurance
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Appropriate use of medications
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Healthy eating
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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:
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Neck, shoulder, back pain, etc.
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Pelvic pain
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Post-surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months
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Nerve pain
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Persistent headache
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
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Multiple Sclerosis
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Any general chronic pain
Find out more about wellness workshops: Call (775) 235-8862 or email wellness.sca@unr.edu