Buda Announces CAPCOG, Area Agency On Aging Of The Capital Area Chronic Pain Self-Management Workshop

The City of Buda announced Wednesday, January 30, the Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area’s latest program, which will be hosted at the Municipal Building.

The Area Agency on Aging of the Capital Area is offering a free Chronic Pain Self-Management Program. The program starts on Thursday, March 7, and will take place every Thursday through April 11 from 9 AM to 11:30 AM.  

Participants will learn:

• Techniques to deal with problems such as frustration, fatigue, pain and isolation
• Moving easy exercise and nutrition for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance
• Appropriate use of medications
• Pacing activity and rest
• Communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals

The program was developed at Stanford University.

Registration is required, but the class is free. 

Those interested in participating can register for the program on the Capital Area Council of Governments’ website. As of early Wednesday afternoon, the class had 13 seats left. 

Upcoming Workshop

• City of Buda Municipal Building (City Hall) in the Multi-Purpose Room
• 405. E. Loop St., Building 100
• Buda, TX 78610

For more information, contact Jessica Martone at 512-916-6180. If registration is full, contact Martone to be placed on a waiting list.