Program: Chatham-Kent Program
Organization: Arthritis Society Canada - South West Region
Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
Fax: 1-888-519-6969
Email: info@arthritis.ca
Website: www.arthritis.ca
Address:
400 York St, Suite 204
London, ON
N6B 3N2
Street
Address
:
Chatham Kent Family Health Team
20 Emma St
Chatham
Intersection: 3rd St and Emma St
Location: Chatham
Accessibility:
Wheelchair Accessible
Hours: By appointment
Public Contacts: 1-800-321-14331 ext 3307
Service Description: Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis

Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) Arthritis Society:

Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and 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

Support and 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

Support for Childhood Arthritis - resources for families living with childhood arthritis

Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories

Medication Reference 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 Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) - AREP provides a range of services for children and adults with arthritis who reside in Ontario as services are funded by Ontario Health

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

Fees: Free
Application: Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
Eligibility / Target Population: People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
Languages: English ; French
Language Notes: French website
Area Served: Chatham-Kent
Print Materials:  Arthritis Society - Rehabilitation and Education Program Referral Form 2018
See Also: Arthritis
Community Support Services
Musculoskeletal Rehabilitation
Rehabilitative Care - Community-Based Prevention and Education
Last Updated: 5/10/2024
Service Profile Web Address: eng/displayService.aspx?id=174710

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