Healthy Aging in South West Ontario
Program: Elgin Program
Organization: Arthritis Society Canada - South West Region
Description of Services: 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
Requirements
Fees: Free
Eligibility - Population(s) Served: People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
Application: Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis * see referral form or call office
Accessibility: Partially Accessible      Partially Accessible
Languages: English ; French
Area(s) Served: Elgin County
Contact Information
Toll-Free: 1-800-321-1433 ext 3307
Fax: 1-888-519-6869
Email: arep@arthritis.ca
Website: www.arthritis.ca
Address: 400 York St, Suite 204
London, ON
N6B 3N2
Map
Intersection: Colborne St and York St
Location: Central Elgin
Hours: By appointment
Contacts: Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program
1-800-321-1433 ext 3307

Videos:

Arthritis Advice:  Coping with Pain

About Us

Dedicated to a vision of a world where people are free from the devastating effects that arthritis has on lives, The Arthritis Society is Canada’s principal health charity providing education, programs and support to Canadians living with arthritis and is the largest non-government funder of arthritis research in Canada.


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