Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs

Chronic disease self-management programs teach seniors to manage chronic conditions through evidence-based curricula like Stanford's Chronic Disease Self-Management Program.

With 85% of seniors having 2+ chronic conditions and self-management reducing healthcare costs, programs generate revenue of $80,000-$290,000 through grants, healthcare contracts, and fees.

The business requires master trainer certification in CDSMP or similar programs, facilitation skills, healthcare partnerships, and grant writing.

Services include Stanford CDSMP workshops, diabetes self-management, chronic pain self-management, arthritis management, healthy living programs, and disease-specific support groups.

Pricing typically grant-funded or healthcare contracts with some participant fees.

Success factors include evidence-based curriculum fidelity, master trainer certification, securing grant funding, partnering with healthcare systems on reducing costs, and facilitating peer support.

Marketing focuses on area agencies on aging, healthcare systems, and chronic disease organizations.

With chronic disease management crucial and evidence-based programs proven effective in 2025, self-management programs offer empowerment opportunities helping seniors manage conditions.