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Organization:
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Arthritis Society Canada - South West Region
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Address:
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400 York St, Suite 204
London, ON
N6B 3N2
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Service Description:
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Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) - Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and virtual group education sessions * topics may include:
- dealing with pain
- arthritis medications
- exercises to reduce stiffness, increase strength and improve fitness
- new ways to be active and minimize stress on joints
- coping with the emotional impact of arthritis
- self-management strategies
Online Self Management Programs - Online self-management courses * e-learning programs including:
- mental health and well-being
- arthritis and work
- managing chronic pain
- navigating your healthcare
- overcoming fatigue
- eating well
- staying active
- daily living
- medical cannabis and arthritis
Assistive Devices Resource Drug-Free Pain Management Tool Support for Childhood Arthritis - Resources for families living with childhood arthritis
Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories
Medication Guide - Medication guide is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications
Arthritis Talks Series - Cross-Canada webinar series provides the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping get more out of life with arthritis
About Arthritis - Arthritis Types - Learn more about particular forms of arthritis from this helpful guide
Arthritis Society Resources - Find a full list of online and printable resources and tools on this site
Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos - Stay active at home with these videos on an Introduction to Exercise for OA, Exercises for Hip and Knee OA, and Exercises for Shoulder OA
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Application:
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Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French website
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Area Served:
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Grey County, Huron County, Oxford County, Bruce, Chatham-Kent, Elgin, Essex, Lambton, Middlesex, and Perth
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