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Address:
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1200 Princess St
Kingston, ON
K7M 3C9
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Service Description:
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Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis
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- online self-management courses
- assistive devices resource
- drug-free pain management tool
- support for childhood arthritis
- Flourish - Online health and wellness advice, self-management tips, inspirational stories
- medication guide to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) -
Community-based rehabilitation program * physiotherapists, occupational
therapists and social workers available * individual consultation and
group education sessions
Additional clinics are available in Belleville (Motion Specialties: 479 Dundas St W) and in Madoc (Central Hastings Family Health Team: 52 St Lawrence St E)
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Application:
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Self-referral or referral from health care provider for people with arthritis
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of any age with any form of confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
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Area Served:
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Belleville, Hastings, Prince Edward County, Quinte West
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