Personal Action Toward Health (PATH) is designed to help adults who have a chronic disease better manage their health conditions. PATH does not replace regular medical treatment, but helps individuals learn the techniques and strategies they need for the day-to-day management of chronic disease. PATH is intended to benefit adults with chronic or long-term health conditions but also encourages family members, friends, and caregivers to attend the workshop.

The PATH program was developed by the Stanford University School of Medicine in California and PATH trainers conduct workshops for individuals. The workshops are held for six weeks, conducted in two and a half hour sessions. The sessions provide fun and interaction that include topics such as:

*Ways to deal with frustration, fatigue and pain
*Goal setting and problem solving
*Managing medications
*How to plan visits with health care provider
*Ways to talk with family and friends about chronic condition
*Using the power of mind to help manage symptoms

For more information about the PATH program, or to place your name on a list for an upcoming workshop, please contact Region VII Area Agency on Aging at 1-800-858-1637. Please visit www.MIPATH.org