The pain and loss of mobility experienced by those people suffering from arthritis can cause equally stressful emotional pain and physical hardships for their family caregivers. To help you overcome the challenges associated with this crippling disease, we’ve partnered with the Arthritis Foundation to compile a list of helpful resources about this disease, how to manage it, and how to care for those who suffer from it.

Managing Arthritis Pain Possible with Help

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of 15...

All about Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation...

Living at Home with Arthritis Video Series

Topics include common forms, treatment and prevention, tips on how to live with or care for...

Managing Arthritis Pain Possible with Help

Arthritis is the leading cause of disability among Americans over the age of 15, according to the Arthritis Foundation®. This condition is the cause of pain and distress for so many older adults. Family caregivers can help those people sufferering from arthritis in many ways, by knowing where to go for help.

Living at Home with Arthritis - A New Video Series

The Home Instead Senior Care® network has partnered with the Arthritis Foundation® to bring you a new video series on living at home with arthritis. Topics include common forms, treatment and prevention, tips on how to live with or care for someone suffering from the symptoms and what the Arthritis Foundation® is doing to help.

All about Rheumatoid Arthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis (rue-ma-TOYD arth-write-tis) is a chronic disease, mainly characterized by inflammation of the lining, or synovium, of the joints. It can lead to long-term joint damage, resulting in chronic pain, loss of function and disability.

All about Osteoarthritis

Osteoarthritis (OA), also called osteoarthroses or degenerative joint disease, is the most common type of arthritis. OA is a chronic condition characterized by the breakdown of the joint’s cartilage. The breakdown of cartilage causes the bones to rub against each other, causing stiffness, pain and loss of movement in the joint.

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Nobody's an island when it comes to chronic illness. Learn to thrive in mind, body and spirit with these smart strategies for dealing with family, friends, coworkers and even your doctor.

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