Help your community understand and manage chronic conditions by encouraging older adults to participate in your chronic disease self-management education (CDSME) programs. These videos feature practical tips and are a great way to get the conversation started.

The quick tips are just 15 seconds long and work especially well as social media shares and ads.

Quick tips for managing chronic conditions (15-second videos)

• 3 Quick Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Provider
• 3 Quick Tips for Pain Management
• 3 Quick Tips for Staying Connected

Tips for managing chronic conditions (45-second to one-minute videos)

• Tips for Talking with Your Health Care Provider
• 3 Ways to Manage Pain
• 3 Ways to Stay Connected

Sample social media post

Most of us are living with at least one chronic condition. Our [name of program] can help you cope. [Link for program registration or to learn more]

Sources

1. Kathleen B. Watson, et al. Trends in Multiple Chronic Conditions Among US Adults, By Life Stage, Behavioral Risk Factor Surveillance System, 2013-2023. Preventing Chronic Disease. April 17, 2025. Found on the internet at https://www.cdc.gov/pcd/issues/2025/24_0539.htm 

This project is supported by the Administration for Community Living (ACL), U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) as part of a financial assistance award totaling $250,000 with 75 percentage funded by ACL/HHS and $83,000 and 25 percentage funded by non-government source(s). The contents are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily represent the official views of, nor an endorsement, by ACL/HHS, or the U.S. Government.