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Arthritis
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Did you know?
- Arthritis is the leading cause of disability in Canada
- It affects about one in six Canadian adults aged 15 years and
over
- Two-thirds of those affected with arthritis are women
- Nearly three of every five people with arthritis are under age
65
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Aboriginal Canadians are harder-hit by arthritis,
especially
older women
The term "arthritis" includes more than 100 diseases and
conditions - rheumatoid arthritis, osteoarthritis, gout, lupus and
juvenile arthritis are just a few. No one knows what causes
arthritis, but its effects can be debilitating. It can strike anyone
at anytime, regardless of age, physical condition, or ethnicity.
The pain and inflammation from arthritis can mean not being able
to get dressed, open a door or even hold a fork
Four tips to protect your joints
- Exercise regularly. Activity keeps joints healthy.
- Be kind to your body. After doing heavy work, or doing
the same task over and over, stop. Slow down by doing an easy
task, or by taking a rest.
- Use your back, arms and legs in safe ways to avoid
putting stress on joints. For example, carry a heavy load close to
your body.
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Maintain a healthy weight to avoid putting extra
stress
on your joints.
For more information arthritis and to find out
about what is happening in your region, visit
www.arthritis.ca or call 1-800-321-1433.
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Arthritis: info-sheet for seniors
Answers questions seniors and their families may have about
arthritis. Lists warning signs and risk factors. Also suggests
prevention and coping means and presents resources where seniors
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Types of arthritis
Provides a menu of links to information about specific
types of arthritis, such as gout, lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, or
repetitive stress injury. For each, provides general information,
diagnosis, signs and symptoms, areas affected, what happens, and
medication. |
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Living well with arthritis
Provides links to information on healthy eating, dealing
with emotions, complementary therapies, treatment teams,
communicating needs, medication, pain management, managing daily
activities, exercise, family issues, and surgery. |
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I am a senior. How can I be active without
pain or injury to my bones and joints?
Briefly discusses the benefits of physical activity for older
adults. Lists examples of enjoyable and practical ways for seniors
to stay active on a regular basis. |
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When is the best time to stretch?
Provides guidelines for when and how to stretch. Discusses the
impact of stretching on athletic performance and on injury
prevention. Includes linked to related resources. |
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Arthritis in Canada: an ongoing challenge
Presents a report using data from population health
surveys, provincial physician billing and drug databases, hospital
admissions, and mortality figures. |
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