The Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida is seeking individuals who are interested in leading “Living Healthy” workshops — a program to help people manage their chronic conditions. Training and certification will be provided at no cost with a commitment to lead the workshops for the agency.

It will offer the free, virtual seven-week Chronic Disease Self-Management Training Program (CDSMP) from Jan. 27 through March 10 on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 2:30 to 5 p.m. on Zoom.

The CDSMP is an evidence-based program designed to help older adults and adults with disabilities to make a step-by-step plan for improving their health and their lives. Research has found that people who complete it feel healthier and have a better quality of life afterward. They report fewer sick days and increase their ability to manage symptoms like pain, stress, breathing problems and sleep issues. Participants also develop a support network of others who live with ongoing health conditions.

Space is limited and advance registration is required.

To register, contact Area Agency on Aging for Southwest Florida Health and Wellness Coordinator Sarah Gualco at sarah.gualco@aaaswfl.org or 239-652-6914.