Self-Management Resources 

Do you need help enriching your health and quality of life? 

We provide self-management tools designed to help you manage health challenges and succeed in retaining your quality of life. from the comfort of your own home, you can access these tools will help you evaluate and potentially improve your health. 

Click on the links below to use the tool for the topic that interests you.  

Please be aware that these tools are not a replacement for qualified medical care or advice. If you have an emergency, call 911 or go to the nearest emergency room.  

Looking for information on different subjects? Check out our Online Health Library for more topics. 

 

Healthy Weight Maintenance  

A healthy weight is the weight at which you feel good about yourself and have the energy and strength to comfortably work and play. Being at a healthy weight lowers your risk for health problems now and in the future. Use the following tools to learn how you can achieve and maintain a healthy weight. 

• Nutrition and Activity quiz 

  Are you eating and exercising smart? Take the American Cancer Society Nutrition and Activity Quiz and find out how to include nutrition and physical activity in your daily routine. 

• Calorie Counter 

  Want to know how many calories you need to eat to lose or maintain your weight? The American Cancer Society Calorie Counter Tool can help! Use this calculator to get an approximate number of calories you need to lose or maintain weight. 

  This tool is designed for healthy adults over age 19. 

• Do your BMI and Wasit Size Increase Your Health Risks? 

  Try out the WeightRisk Calculator to estimate your risk for getting weight-related diseases. 

 

Healthy eating 

Healthy eating is about variety, balance, and moderation. Use these tools to learn more ways to eat healthy. 

• MyPlate Plan 

  The MyPlate Plan shows what and how much fruit, vegetables, protein, dairy, and grains to eat within your calorie allowance per day. Print it out to hang on your refrigerator.   

• Shop Simple with MyPlate 

  Explore savings in your area and find new ways to make budget-friendly meals with the MyPlate App. 

• What is on your plate?. 

  Try the MyPlate Quiz to see if you are getting the most out of your meals! 

 

Encouraging physical activity 

Being active is one of the best things you can do to get fit and stay healthy. 

• Activity Planner 

  Use this Activity Planner to set goals, choose activities, and get tips to help you stay motivated. When you are done, print your plan to track your activity throughout the week. 

• How many calories did you burn? 

  Did you move your body this week? Learn how many calories you burned using the Calorie Calculator Tool. 

• Help your kids get more physical activity. 

  Use the 60-Minute Activity Planner Tool to learn ways to fit more physical activity into your kid’s day and also get active as a family! 

• Fall Prevention For Seniors

  Visit the Fall Prevention page on the Senior Care Plus website for tips to stay steady on your feet.

 

Managing stress 

Stress is our body’s response to emotional strain. If you need help managing your stress, use the following tools learn how to deal with stress. 

• What is your stress level? 

  The tool below will give you a rough estimate of your current stress level based on the number of life changes you have had recently. 

• What Is Your Stress Level?   

 

Avoiding at-risk drinking 

If you are wondering about the impact of your alcohol intake or have decided to cut back or quit, you’ll find helpful tools below 

• Check your drinking.  

This interactive self-test can aid in identifying drinking habits that may be harmful to your health Alcohol self-test 

 

Identifying depressive symptoms 

• Are You concerned that you might be depressed? 

  This Depression Test can help you assess your symptoms and find out if you might have depression. This tool is not for diagnosis. But it may help you find out if you should seek help from your doctor. 

 

Smoking and tobacco use cessation 

Quitting smoking is hard. But if you smoke, quitting is the best thing you can do for your health. Smoking increases your risk for cancer, diabetes, heart failure, and other serious medical conditions. 

Are you ready to quit smoking? Try these tools to maximize your efforts. 

• How does Smoking impact your lifespan? 

  The Smoking Lifespan Risk Estimator Tool estimates the damaging effects of smoking may take away from your life. 

• Are you ready to Quit Smoking? 

  Have questions about quitting smoking? Find the answers in this article: Quitting Smoking.