Arthritis Society Canada - Burlington, Hamilton and Niagara Region - Hamilton Program

Program:

Hamilton Program

Organization:

Arthritis Society Canada - Burlington, Hamilton and Niagara Region

Toll-Free:

1-800-321-1433 ext 3307

Fax:

1-888-519-6869

Email:

arep@arthritis.ca

Website:

www.arthritis.ca

Address:

Compass Community Health
438 Hughson St N
Hamilton, ON
L8L 4N5

Intersection:

Hughson St N and Burlington St E

Location:

Hamilton (North End)

Accessibility:

Wheelchair Accessible

Service Description:

Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis

Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program - 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 * visit website for referral forms

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:

Hamilton and area