Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program Frequently Asked Questions
Question: Do you have to live-in to participate in the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program?
Answer: Yes, this is an essential requirement of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program.
Question: What foods are given to participants of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program?
Answer: The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program includes a normal well balanced healthy diet. If there are any diagnosed allergies/intolerances then these are accommodated.
Question: The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program appears to be intense, how intense is it?
Answer: The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program is highly structured. It appropriately balances activity with rest. Anybody that can walk around their home can participate in the Program.
Question: Does the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program involve drugs of any kind?
Answer: The Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program is drug free. If participants are on medication, they can continue to take them.
Question: Can I attend a normal gym once I have successfully completed the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program?
Answer: Following completion of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program you will be given a structured home exercise program. This can either be completed at home or you can attend a gym if you choose.
Question: Why is the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program not covered by Medicare or Private Health funds?
Answer: To date, the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program has been unsuccessful with attempts to secure benefits.
Question: Can I claim any of the cost of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program?
Answer: If you are a tax payer, the Income Tax Medical Expenses Rebate applies.
Question: Are family and friends able to visit whilst I participate in the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program?
Answer: Yes. Visiting hours are 6:30pm-8pm each night.
Question: Will the results of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program be evaluated?
Answer: The results of the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program are being collated for Program Evaluation purposes.
Question: What level of ability must CFS sufferers be at to participate in the Chronic Fatigue Syndrome Recovery Program?
Answer: People with greatly varying degrees of CFS symptoms have participated in the program, from those who are reliant on wheelchairs when leaving their homes through to those who work 5 days a week.
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