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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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Georgian Bay Family Health Centre
186 Erie St, Suite 100
Collingwood
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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
AREP 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 guide is designed to help make informed decisions about arthritis treatment plans and assist in asking health care teams questions around available medications
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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