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Chronic Disease Self Management
What is CDSMP?
CDSMP is an evidence-based program that was developed from a research grant in 1996 at the Stanford University School of Medicine. The program goal is to help individuals with chronic conditions, or those who know anyone who does have a chronic condition, to learn to effectively manage their conditions in order to live healthier lives. In the workshop, participants learn to structure “action plans” in order to achieve goals and solve problems. Being an active manager of one’s condition is the key to living well and feeling better.
How is CDSMP implemented?
CDSMP is facilitated as a 6-week workshop. Sessions are scheduled once a week, for 2.5 hours per session. The lecturette-style curriculum is facilitated by two certified Lay Leaders, who either have chronic conditions or know someone who does.
Benefits of CDSMP CDSMP is beneficial in terms of cost effectiveness as well as health improvement. Studies have shown the following:
-According to the National Council on Aging, an estimated $714 per person is saved from individuals requiring fewer hospital/emergency room visits after having participated in a CDSMP workshop.
-Two years after workshop participation, an estimated $590 had been saved from patients requiring fewer hospital stays and outpatient visits for a group of 831 participants, aged 40 and older.
-Overall, program participants have reported that they have experienced a multitude of health improvements that include, but are not limited to:
- Reduced levels of stress
- Better exercise habits
- More energy
- Less fatigue
- Improved disability management
- Reduced anxiety and depression
- Fewer hospitalizations, emergency room visits, and outpatient visits
CDSMP significance to Workplace Wellness
We live in a time in which a correlation exists between rising health costs and rising rates of health conditions. According to the National Council on Aging (NCOA), 75% of national health care costs are attributed to chronic disease rates. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), poor health among employees can lead to significant health costs for organizations. The example of chronic condition costs provided by the CDC is that of obesity rates in the workplace and how such rates result in rising costs: “Obesity and related chronic diseases cost employers up to $93 billion per year in health insurance claims.” Chronic health conditions can also impact employee morale and productivity. If employees do not feel well in a chronic sense, their workplace performance will likely follow the same pattern.
For more information or to schedule a workshop, call Ilona Preattle or Franetta Miles at 706-256-2910 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Lay Leader Training
The River Valley Agency on Aging offers Lay Leader Training for people interested in learning to lead a CDSMP workshop for their communities.
Links of Interest
National Council on Aging CDSMP information
Stanford School of Medicine CDSMP program
Sources for information on this page: National Council on Aging, Centers for Disease Control, Stanford School of Medicine
Georgia Crisis and Access Line
1-800-715-4225
Are you seeking help and information related to mental illnesses, drug/alcohol addiction, or developmental disabilities? Whether you need to get help in a crisis, access services, or find long-term support, the Georgia Crisis and Access Line is available for you, your family, friends and clients. Click here for more information.
Living with Diabetes
When you are first diagnosed with diabetes, you have a lot of questions. The American Diabetes Association offers "Living with Type 2 Diabetes," a free-12-month program for people newly diagnosed with type 2 diabetes. Members choose to get their information online or in the mail, in English on Spanish. Click here for more information.
The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this website. However, the information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. AAA does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information provided.
No warranties, promises and/or representations of any kind, expressed or implied, are given as to the nature, standard, accuracy of the information provided in this website, nor to the suitability of the information to your particular circumstances.
AAA does not recommend or endorse any of the products or services described in this website, or the equipment or suppliers whose information is provided.
AAA is a service of River Valley Regional Commission public agency of the State of Georgia created and existing pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections 50 – 8 – 30, et seq.
Living Well Workshop - July 28, 2014
The River Valley Area Agency on Aging will offer a Living Well Workshop for adults wanting learn about chronic disease managment. This is a 6-week program, The introductory session will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, July 28 at the Pastoral Institute, located at 2022 15th Avenue in Columbus. The classes will meet once a week from 9 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. on the followng dates: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, and Sept. 2 and 8. For more information, call Charlotte Davis or Illona Preattle at (706) 356-2910 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..
Advisory Council
The River Valley Area Agency on Agency staff participates in the Regional Aging and Disability Resource Connection (ADRC) Advisory Council.
Aging and Disability Resource Connection Advisory Council
The ADRC Advisory Council meets quarterly.
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Senior Centers
Clay County
Clay County Senior Center
202 Wilson Street
P.O. Box 442
Ft. Gaines, GA 39851
Mandy Sasser, Manager
(229)768-3043
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Crisp County
Reginald Barry Jr. Senior Center
115 East 24th Avenue
Cordele, GA 31015
Gwen Ford, Manager
(229)273-1183
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Dooly County
Vienna Senior Center
991 East Pine Street
Vienna, GA 31092
Eileen Felton, Site Manager
(229)268-6128
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Harris County
Harris County Senior Center
10245 Hwy 116 East
P.O. Box 494 Hamilton, GA 31811
Paula Jackson-Walker, Manager
(706)628-5587
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Macon County
Riverview Senior Center
50 Riverview Lane
P.O. Box 607
Oglethorpe, GA 31068
Jean Head, Manager
(478)472-7166
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Marion County
Buena Vista Senior Center
119 Baker Street
P.O. Box 896
Buena Vista, GA 31803
NiKole Aide, Manager
(229)649-3920
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Muscogee County
E.J. Knight Senior Center
1121 Ft. Benning Road Columbus, GA 31903
Myrtis Boddy, Manager
(706)571-2908
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Randolph County
Randolph County Senior Center
138 Mathew Street
P.O. Box 233
Cuthbert, GA 39840
Lenita Rogers, Manager
(229) 732-6811
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STEWART COUNTY
Stewart County Senior Center
2141 Broad Street P.O. Box 1176
Lumpkin, GA 31815 Shannon Webb, Manager
(229)838-6131
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SUMTER COUNTY
Americus Senior Center
717 N. Jackson Street
Americus, GA 31709
Alice Bridges, Manager
(229)924-1739
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TALBOT COUNTY
Talbot County Senior Center
1127 Woodland Highway
P.O. Box 201
Talbotton, GA 31827
Cindy Cunningham, Manager
(706)665-3604
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TAYLOR COUNTY
Reynolds Senior Citizen Center
25 W. William Wainwright St.
Reynolds, GA 31076
Bernice Wright, Manager
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OTHERS
ELLAVILLE-SCHLEY COUNTY SENIOR CENTER
P. O. Box 114
Ellaville, GA 31806
Carlean Beckwith, Manager
(229)937-2001 (229)937-2025 Fax
GALLOPS SENIOR CENTER
1212 15th Street
Columbus, GA 31901
Cathy Dean, Manager
(706) 225-3730
EDGEWOOD SENIOR CENTER
2630 Reese Road
Columbus, GA 31907
Christelle Johnson, Manager
(706) 225-3747
FOX SENIOR CENTER
3720 5th Ave.
Columbus, GA 31904
Cynthia Allen, Manager
(706) 225-4645
FRANK CHESTER SENIOR CENTER
1441 Benning Drive
Columbus, GA 31903
Joy Hendrix, Manager
(706) 225-3727
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The Area Agency on Aging (AAA) has made every attempt to ensure the accuracy and reliability of the information provided on this website. However, the information is provided "as is" without warranty of any kind. AAA does not accept any responsibility or liability for the accuracy, content, completeness, legality, or reliability of the information provided.
No warranties, promises and/or representations of any kind, expressed or implied, are given as to the nature, standard, accuracy of the information provided in this website, nor to the suitability of the information to your particular circumstances.
AAA does not recommend or endorse any of the products or services described in this website, or the equipment or suppliers whose information is provided.
AAA is a service of River Valley Regional Commission public agency of the State of Georgia created and existing pursuant to O.C.G.A. Sections 50 – 8 – 30, et seq.
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