There are a number of websites available that you can access. Always remember to access medically approved
websites for information you can trust. Here are a few of many to explore:

Life is Now Pain Care: www.lifeisnow.ca
Support for people living with chronic pain through a free program called First 5 Steps to help you move with ease.
( http://lifeisnow.ca/pain-care-for-life/ )

Pain BC: www.painbc.ca
Find events regarding chronic pain in your area. The toolbox provides information around support groups, books to
read, videos and webinars, etc.

Live Plan B: www.liveplanbe.ca
A free online self-management tool that helps you keep track of your symptoms, develop a pain management plan
and connects you with others.

Healthlink BC: www.healthlinkbc.ca
On this BC government site of health services and information, search under “Chronic Pain” to find tips on when to
call your doctor, a sample pain diary and much more.

If you do not have access to the internet, your local librarian will be helpful in locating suitable books that you
might want to read. Also keep your health team in mind as a resource. Your physician, physiotherapist, massage
therapist, dietician and pharmacist will be invaluable to you to help lessen your pain. Whichever direction you prefer to go, know that you have a big support team ready to help you.

Are you living with chronic pain? Whether you are personally living with chronic pain, or are the caregiver of someone living with chronic pain, the following two free pain seminars will be held in the South Okanagan:

Osoyoos: Tuesday September 19th 2017, 7 pm to 9 pm at the Osoyoos Seniors’ Centre
(17 Park Place, Osoyoos)
Keremeos: Tuesday September 26th 2017, 7 pm to 9 pm at the Legion Hall
(510 Veterans Avenue, Keremeos)
Local chronic pain experts, including a physician, pharmacist and physiotherapist, will be leading the discussions
and will be available to answer any questions you may have.