RETHINK LIVING WELL
With knowledge and lifestyle changes, you can improve the quality of your health care and live a healthier life – even if you have a chronic condition.
• You have control of your own health and health care, so give yourself the best quality care possible, by learning how to take care of your health, and following through with healthy choices and habits.
• A chronic condition is a disease that is long-lasting, persistent or recurrent. Chronic conditions include:
diabetes
heart disease
congestive heart failure
asthma and other respiratory diseases
depression
• Chronic diseases can be managed with ongoing help from health care professionals. To successfully live with a chronic condition, you must be motivated to consistently take your medication, monitor your health and participate in your therapies. By learning all you can about your condition and taking control of your health, you can improve the quality of your health and your life.
• Numerous resources, both local and national, are available to help you and your family with a chronic condition. Check with your local hospital, health plan and community health service for more information.