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Niles Today
By the People, for the People
Area Agency on Aging Offers Free Diabetes Management Classes
Six-week Diabetes PATH workshops to be held in St. Joseph, Cassopolis, and Niles starting in April.
Mar. 20, 2026 at 8:27pm
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The Area Agency on Aging is hosting free Diabetes PATH (Personal Action Towards Health) classes in St. Joseph, Cassopolis, and Niles starting in April. The six-week interactive workshops are designed to help individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes improve their health and manage their condition.
Why it matters
Diabetes is a growing health concern, especially among older adults. These free classes provide an opportunity for people to learn practical skills for living a healthy life with diabetes and prevent or delay complications.
The details
The Diabetes PATH workshops will cover topics such as dealing with the challenges of not feeling well, communicating with healthcare providers and family, managing stress, making healthy eating plans, and staying independent. The classes are open to individuals with diabetes or pre-diabetes, as well as their family members and caregivers. Class sizes are limited and pre-registration is required.
- The classes will be held on Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. from April 9 to May 14 in St. Joseph.
- The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. from April 1 to May 6 in Cassopolis.
- The classes will be held on Wednesdays from 10-11 a.m. from April 8 to May 13 in Niles.
The players
Area Agency on Aging
A local organization that provides resources and services to support older adults in the community.
Stanford University
The university that developed and tested the Diabetes PATH program.
What’s next
Interested individuals can visit the Campus for Creative Aging website or contact Julie at the Area Agency on Aging to register for the free Diabetes PATH classes.
The takeaway
These free diabetes management classes provide an important resource for older adults in the community to learn how to better manage their condition and improve their overall health and well-being.
