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Program:
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Elgin Program
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Toll-Free:
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1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
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Fax:
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1-888-519-6869
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Address:
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400 York St, Suite 204
London, ON
N6B 3N2
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Intersection:
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Colborne St and York St
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Location:
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Central Elgin
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Accessibility:
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Partially Accessible
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Hours:
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By appointment
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Public Contacts:
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Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program
1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
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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) 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 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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Fees:
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Free
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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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Elgin County
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Last Updated:
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5/10/2024
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Service Profile Web Address:
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eng/displayService.aspx?id=175076
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