This program, in partnership with Alberta Health Services is a supportive program for people aged 18 or older. It includes the following:
Disease-Specific and General Education Classes
Classes are offered in different formats, and different lengths of time depending on the topic. Classes are taught by a variety of health-care providers in Cantonese or Mandarin. Classes are free of charge.
- Diabetes
- Hypertension
- Cholesterol
- Chronic Lung Disease
- Kidney Basics
- Tobacco Cessation
- Osteoporosis
Life Styles “Better Choices, Better Health”
Self-Management Workshop Classes are offered once a week for 6 weeks, for 2½ hours per class.
People with chronic conditions meet together to learn and to practice skills needed to live well.
Classes are led by trained leaders who also have long-term chronic health conditions.
This workshop is free of charge.
Registered Dietitian Consultation Service
Registered Dietitian provides one on one consultation on healthy eating. Appointment is required.
Tel: 403-955-6857(AHS Living Well Program)
Enquiries: Phone: 403-955-6857(AHS Living Well Program) ; Phone: 403-269-6122(Calgary Chinese Elderly Citizens’ Association)
