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Organization:
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Arthritis Society Canada - Grand River Region
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Address:
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751 Victoria St S, Unit 200
Kitchener, ON
N2M 5N4
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Map
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Intersection:
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Victoria St S and Westmount Rd
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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
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 is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications
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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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