Evidence Based Programs

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• Would You Like To Learn How To Better Manage Your Chronic Condition?

  JFS is proud to be an ally bringing information about the MyCD program to seniors across the state. JFS New Mexico staff are trained MyCD workshop leaders and are working to grant access to this invaluable program to our Community Innovations Aging In Place sites.

  The goal of the Manage Your Chronic Disease (MyCD) program, a joint venture between the City of Albuquerque Department of Senior Affairs and the New Mexico Veteran’s Affairs Health Care System, is to improve the physical and emotional health of individuals age 50 and older with chronic diseases, and their caregivers, by helping them gain self-confidence in their ability to manage their symptoms and how their health problems affect their lives.

  The MyCD Program follows the Chronic Disease Self-Management Program developed by Stanford University’s School of Medicine Division of Family and Community Medicine.

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• MyCD Chronic Disease Self-Management - Program Description

  Ten to 15 participants meet once a week for six weeks. Sessions last for two and half hours with ample break times.

  Each week a new topic is discussed and participants help each other set and achieve goals.

  This program is FREE.

• MyCD New Mexico Learn more about the chronic disease self management program initiative in New Mexico by clicking on this link to the Arthritis Program Page

• Upcoming Featured Workshops

  Wednesdays, April 25th- May 30th 12:30pm to 3:00 pm
  at The David Specter Shalom House
  located at 5500 Wyoming Blvd NE, Albuquerque NM 87109

  Fridays, June 8th-July 13th from 9:30 am- 12:00 noon)
  at Three Fountains Apartments
  located at 2208 Lester Drive Northeast, Albuquerque, NM 87112

  Call 348-4515 for more details or to sign up for these workshops

• Click Here For A Current MyCD Workshop Schedule

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• New Mexico MyCD Program Contacts

  Click the above link for complete contact information. Get more information and your questions answered. Enroll in a MyCD workshop or become a workshop leader today.

• EnhanceFitness

  EnhanceFitness is a low-impact fitness program for adults age 50 and better developed by Senior Services (Seattle, WA).

  “Based on solid research and tested at over 100 sites around the country, EnhanceFitness focuses on stretching, flexibility, balance, low impact aerobics, and strength training exercises — everything health professionals say we need to maintain health and function as we grow older.”

  From www.projectenhance.org

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  Click the EnhanceFitness Picture to learn more about EnhanceFitness in New Mexico. You will find more information about the program including locations, how to join, and how to become an instructor.

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  A Matter of Balance

  This award winning* program is designed to reduce the fear of falling and increase the activity levels of older adults who have concerns about falls.

  This program utilizes volunteer coaches to teach the eight two-hour sessions.

  Classes Help Participants Learn To:

  View falls and fear of falling as controllable
  Set realistic goals for increasing activity
  Change their environment to reduce fall risk factors
  Promote exercise to increase strength and balance

  *Awards
  2006 Healthcare and Aging Award - American Society on Aging
  2006 Innovations and Achievements Award- National Association of Area Agencies on Aging

  This program is based on Fear of Falling: A Matter of Balance. Copyright ©1995 Trustees of Boston University.

• Call (505) 291-1818 or click here to email Marica Martinic, marica@jfsnm.org, for more information on A Matter of Balance in New Mexico.

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• Strong Women

  Here is some quick info about Strong Women:

  Classes are held twice a week for 12 weeks

  Increases muscle strength and endurance for women and men of all ages and ability levels

  No strength training experience needed!

  Earn incentives and a certificate upon completion

  The Strong Women Program was developed at Tufts University by Dr. Miriam Nelson.

  Taught by certified Program Leaders

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