WELCOME !!! Session 5 ACE TRAINING

Today’s Session “Chronic Illnesses”

Facts to Consider  Affects 125 million Americans  60 million have multiple conditions  By 2020 up to 157 million  Cost for next 20 yrs - $1 trillion

Leading Cause of Death

The List  Cancer  Chemical dependency  Chronic fatigue syndrome  Diabetes  Epilepsy/ Seizure disorder  Multiple chemical sensitivity  Multiple sclerosis  Muscular dystrophy  Renal disease/ failure  Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)

Chronic Illness (Its number one problem)

% of U.S. Population Affected

Additional List  Ankylosing Spondylitis  Back-Neck-Shoulder Pain  Chronic Fatigue  Crohn’s Disease  Fibromyalgia  Interstitial Cystosis  Irritable bowel Syndrome  Lupus  Migraine and Tension Headaches  Nerve Damage  Joint Pain

Coping (Contending with difficulties and acting to overcome them)

Crisis (a crucial turning point in a given situation)

How do I assist?  Participate  Deal with the anger  Realistic Expectations  Approach the problem actively  Work in the present  Focus on the good  Direct to appropriate help

Conclusion