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Chronic Disease

How does education help an individual and family live better with a chronic disease?

A major part of the management for every chronic disease is a written action plan that deals with medication regimens, what can be done to prevent problems, how to monitor the disease status at home and with medical follow-up, signs of trouble, and what to do for flare-ups. Individuals at risk for chronic diseases are often not aware of the key questions or information that can lead to avoidance of disease or warnings to access early interventions.