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Living Your Best Life

Learn how to live a better life with chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, chronic respiratory disease, etc

Topics Covered:

  • Managing Symptoms
  • Healthy Eating
  • Medication Usage
  • Stress Management
  • Making Informed Treatment Decisions
  • Working with Health Care Provider
  • Setting Goals

IMPORTANT: This workshop DOES NOT replace any of your existing programs or treatments.


CURRENT AND UPCOMING CLASSES
Living Your Best Life Class-Knox County

Jamestown Square Apts
360 Felt King Rd
Vincennes, IN 47591
Mondays-1pm to 3 pm ET
April 15, 22, 29, May 6, 15 (Wed) 20
Open to the public
*Seating is LIMITED

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To register for any class or for questions, please contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or email catherine.jones@vinu.edu.

Virtual classes via Zoom are also available on demand.

This program is approved for 12 interprofessional continuing education credits.

Click here to learn more on how to obtain the credits.

Become a Leader for the Living Your Best Life Program!

What does a Living Your Best Life leader do?
A Living Your Best Life leader is an individual who co-leads workshops with another leader one or more times per year. The program requires two leaders at every workshop.

When are the workshops?
Workshops meet once a week for 2.5 hours over 6 weeks. Contact us for a day and time that fits your schedule. Workshops are available in person or online.

Why become a Living Your Best Life leader?

  • Impact people’s lives by helping them realize their goals.
  • Help maintain your own self-management skills.
  • Be a part of an exciting worldwide volunteer program.
  • Meet new people.
For more information:

If you are interested in becoming a Living Your Best Life leader, contact Cathy Jones at 812-888-5159 or email catherine.jones@vinu.edu

Student Opportunities

If you are a USI student and would like to receive free training or get involved, contact Dr. Swateja Nimkar at 812-465-1158 or email snimkar@usi.edu

Upcoming Events

Self-Management Education: Learn More. Feel Better.

About half of US adults have one or more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. If you have a chronic condition, self-management education (SME) can help you develop strategies and confidence to manage your condition day to day.

Improving Quality of Life through CDSMP

About half of US adults have one or more chronic health conditions such as heart disease, cancer, diabetes and arthritis. If you have a chronic condition, self-management education (SME) can help you develop strategies and confidence to manage your condition day to day.


This project is supported by the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of an award totaling $3,691,706 million with zero percentage financed with nongovernmental sources. The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by HRSA, HHS or the U.S. Government.