Resources for Living Well Facilitators

These resources are intended to enhance the material in the Living Well curriculum and support you in providing the workshop.

Funding Sources

• Kansas Association of Community Foundations
• Kansas Health Foundation
• Sunflower Foundation
• United Methodist Health Ministry Fund
  
  Kansas City Metro area:
  Health Care Foundation of Greater Kansas City
  Reach Healthcare Foundation

Health and Healthcare in General

• HealthCare.gov is a new online portal where anyone can go to find insurance options in their state.
• Keys to a Healthy Life - This Newsweek feature provides guidance for every age.
• Navigating the Health Care System: Keeping Track of Your Health Information
• Kansas Cancer Information provides information for the public, patients and caregivers, helath care professionals, and others.

Health Issues in the News

• Prevent Foodborne Illnesses

Nutrition

• Indiana State Department of Health
• Sugar Stacks - See how much of the sweet stuff you're really eating!

Physical Activity

• National Center on Physical Activity and Disability provides a full range of guidance for people with disabilities.
• Who's Gaming Now? Seniors Turn To Wii Bowling. Here's a story about seniors using this technology for exercise and interaction. Audio is at top of page, with print story below.

Depression

• The Depression Cure - by Stephen S. Ilardi, Ph.D. This book was written by a clinical psychology professor at KU. We recommend using this book in conjunction with Chapter 4: Depression in the LWWD curriculum.
• "How Bad Feelings Can Harm Your Health"
• "If Mom or Dad Is Depressed, Kids Need Help Too"

Community/Advocacy

• The Barrier Free Healthcare Initiative in Boston is spearheaded by advocates, non-profit organizations, legal service providers, and lawyers whose goal is to eliminate the physical and programmatic barriers that people with disabilities face in obtaining healthcare.