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Address:
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220 Bay St, suite 300
Toronto, ON
M5J 2W4
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Street Address:
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Durham Medical
242 King St E
Oshawa
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Intersection:
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Ritson Rd N and King St E
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Service Description:
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Education, programs and support to people living with arthritis
Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) | Arthritis Society
AERP Referral Form - GC CRM Referral (goldcareonline.net)
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
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
Assistive Devices Resource
Drug-Free Pain Management Tool
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 - designed to help people make informed decisions about the arthritis treatment plan
Arthritis Talks Series – this cross-Canada webinar series provides you with the latest guidance direct from arthritis experts, helping you get more out of life with arthritis
About Arthritis -learn more about your particular form of arthritis from this helpful guide
Arthritis Society Resources – a full list of online and printable resources and tools
Osteoarthritis (OA) Exercise Videos – an introduction to exercise for OA, exercises for hip & knee OA, and exercises for shoulder OA
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Application:
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Self-referral or referral from health care provider* see referral form or visit website or call office
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Eligibility / Target Population:
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People of any age with any form of a confirmed arthritis diagnosis and their families
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Languages:
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English * French
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Language Notes:
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French website
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