Welcome to Self-Management Programs and the Centre on Aging - Ladner Office

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program
The Chronic Disease Self-Management Program is a lay-led patient education program offered in communities throughout British Columbia. Participants are adults experiencing chronic health conditions (e.g., hypertension, arthritis, heart disease, stroke, lung disease, diabetes, …etc), their family members, friends and caregivers. The program provides information and teaches practical skills on managing chronic health problems. Most importantly, the CDSMP gives people the confidence and motivation they need to manage the challenges of living with a chronic health condition.

Chronic Disease Self-Management Program provides a comprehensive description of the program. CDSMP History gives a background on how the program was developed and where it has been implemented. CDSMP Research lists the studies that went into developing and evaluating the program. CDSMP References lists journal articles that describe theory, program development and effectiveness of self-management programs. Personnel lists the names and contact information of Centre on Aging staff involved with the program. Volunteer Leaders describes the volunteer position and how to become a volunteer leader.

Chronic Pain Self-Management Program
The Chronic Pain Self-Management Program is adapted from the Chronic Disease and Arthritis Self-Management Programs and follows the same time frame and group facilitation process. The program is targeted to adults experiencing chronic musculoskeletal pain (such as chronic neck, should, back pain, etc.), whiplash injuries, chronic regional pain syndromes, repetitive strain injury, chronic pelvic pain, post-surgical pain that lasts beyond 6 months, neuropathic pain (often caused by trauma), or neuralgias (such as post herpetic pain, and trigeminal neuralgia), and post stroke or central pain. It may also be appropriate for those with conditions such as persistent headache, Crohn's disease, irritable bowel syndrome, persons with diabetes who have neuropathy, and for individuals who have severe muscular pain due to conditions such as multiple sclerosis. This new program is currently available in a limited number of communities.

Diabetes Self-Management Program
The Diabetes Self-Management Program follows the same time frame and group facilitation process as the Chronic Disease and Chronic Pain Self-Management Programs, but is targeted to persons living with type 2 diabetes. It teaches the skills needed for day-to-day management of diabetes and related symptoms. This new program will be launched in a limited number of communities. Please watch the website for scheduling.