Addressing the present and future needs of older Idahoans

341 W. Washington
Boise, Idaho 83702
Phone: (208) 334-3833
or 1-800-926-2588

bbcLiving Well in Idaho

The program is a 6-week series of two hour sessions that address topics important for effective self-management of chronic conditions such as:

  • Hypertension

  • Diabetes

  • Arthritis

  • High blood pressure

  • Heart disease

  • Depression

The topics covered include:

  • Physical activity and nutrition

  • Dealing with emotions

  • Pain and fatigue management

  • Breathing and relaxation

  • Communication skills

  • Working with your health professionals

  • Depression and positive thinking

Each session includes activities to build skills both in the topic areas of the day as well as teaching problem-solving and action planning skills.

(The Living Well in Idaho program is provided by the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare, Division of Health.) 

 

Contact Information

Contact Information for Living Well in Idaho Workshops:

Spirit Lake and Coeur d’Alene area

Linda Meyer
208-262-9471

Friends in Action--Boise area

Stephanie Bender-Kitz
208-333-1363

South West Idaho Area Agency on Aging--Nampa/Caldwell area

Dolly Baughman
208-322-7033, Extension 217

College of Southern Idaho

Jan Mittleider
208-732-6488

Health West, Inc.--Pocatello

208-232-7862

Ririe Senior Center

Suzie Green
208-538-7313 (senior center)

Madison County (Rexburg) Senior Center

Brenda Franson
208-201-4615