Chronic Disease
In Alberta, free chronic disease support is available through Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP), which provides nutrition counseling, group education, and supervised exercise to help manage conditions. Individuals can access free “Better Choices, Better Health” workshops, 24/7 nurse advice by calling 811, and support through Primary Care Networks
Understanding
About Chronic Disease
Chronic disease management requires ongoing care and support to assist anyone impacted by a chronic health condition with the medical care, knowledge, skills and resources needed to better manage on a day-to-day basis.
Chronic disease prevention focuses on lifestyle changes—including healthy eating, regular physical activity, stress management, and avoiding tobacco or excessive alcohol—to stop conditions like heart disease, diabetes, and certain cancers before they develop. By addressing risk factors such as poor diet and inactivity, up to 80% of these conditions can be prevented.
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