Patients, Caregivers, and Families

Introduction

This section is especially designed for people living with Arthritis or living with the effects of the disease. This area is about help and hope for patients and families.

There is much that can be done to lesson the burden of arthritis and other rheumatic disease. Early diagnosis and appropriate management of arthritis, including self-management activities such as the Arthritis Foundation's self-help courses, weight control, and physical activity can help people with arthritis function better, stay productive, and lower health care costs.

There are specific areas for men, women, and children with arthritis. There's also infomation of the latest in clinical trials and pain management.

Ultimately, being flexible and creative can help anyone balance the demands of Arthritis.