PRESS RELEASE: April 20, 2009 For Immediate Release

MEDIA CONTACT:
Beverly Crowl, Public Relations Specialist
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Anyone living with heart disease, arthritis, diabetes, asthma, bronchitis, emphysema and other chronic diseases will benefit from a six-month course on self management of chronic disease, which will be sponsored by Easter Seals and held at the Easter Seals office, 22317 DuPont Highway, Georgetown.

Barbara Tucker, Community Ed Coordinator for Delaware Hospice, will conduct the course, entitled “Living Well,” which will meet for six consecutive weeks beginning on Thursday, May 7, 2009, from 1:00 – 3:00 PM.

This totally interactive class, created by Stanford University, will help participants learn how to deal with topics such as fatigue, depression, medications, problem solving, nutrition, and physical activity. You will learn how to make action plans, how to talk to your healthcare provider as well as how to better communicate with your own family members.

There is no fee for this course which is offered free of charge as a community outreach of Delaware Hospice, but registration is required as space is limited.

Pre-registration is required by May 1st. To register, call Sally Van Schaik at 302-253-1140.

About Delaware Hospice
Since 1982, Delaware Hospice has provided exceptional care and support to 30,000 patients and their families. Its mission is to help each patient, each day, live the fullest, most comfortable life possible. Delaware Hospice is the largest and only licensed, nonprofit, community-based hospice serving New Castle, Kent and Sussex counties in Delaware and southern Chester and Delaware counties in Pennsylvania. For more information about Delaware Hospice’s programs and services, upcoming events, or employment opportunities, call 800-838-9800 or visit our website, www.delawarehospice.org.