Your Selection: Under 30
While a person can develop arthritis at any age, rheumatoid arthritis most commonly appears after the age of 30 and osteoarthritis after the age of 40. However, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and protecting your joints now can help you reduce your risk of developing arthritis at a later age. Approximately 1 in 2 people over the age of 65 has arthritis. Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. It’s never too early to start looking after your joints! To learn more, visit arthritis.ca 
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Your Selection: 30-39
While a person can develop arthritis at any age, rheumatoid arthritis most commonly appears after the age of 30 and osteoarthritis after the age of 40. However, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and protecting your joints now can help you reduce your risk of developing arthritis at a later age. If you begin to experience symptoms of joint pain lasting more than six weeks, be sure to speak to your doctor about it. Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. It’s never too early to start looking after your joints! To learn more, visit arthritis.ca .
Your Selection: 40-49
Symptoms of osteoarthritis are often first experienced between the ages of 40-60. Approximately 1 in 10 people between 35-49 years old lives with arthritis. If you begin to experience symptoms of joint pain lasting more than six weeks, be sure to speak to your doctor about it. Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Nearly 1 in 2 people over the age of 65 has arthritis. However, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and protecting your joints now can help you reduce your risk of developing arthritis at a later age. To learn more, visit arthritis.ca .
Your Selection: 50-59
Symptoms of osteoarthritis are often first experienced between the ages of 40-60. More than a quarter of all people between the ages of 50-64 live with arthritis. If you begin to experience symptoms of joint pain lasting more than six weeks, be sure to speak to your doctor about it. Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Approximately 1 in 2 people over the age of 65 has arthritis. However, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and protecting your joints can help you reduce your risk of developing arthritis and can minimize arthritis symptoms. To learn more, visit arthritis.ca .
Your Selection: 60-69
Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Approximately 1 in 2 people over the age of 65 has arthritis. However, staying active, maintaining a healthy weight and protecting your joints can help you reduce your risk of developing arthritis and can minimize arthritis symptoms. If you begin to experience symptoms of joint pain lasting more than six weeks, be sure to speak to your doctor about it. To learn more about arthritis and steps you can take to protect your joints, visit arthritis.ca .
Your Selection: 70-79
Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Approximately 1 in 2 people over the age of 65 has arthritis. However, staying active and keeping the muscles around your joints strong, as well as reducing excess body weight can help you lower your risk of developing arthritis and can minimize arthritis symptoms. If you begin to experience symptoms of joint pain lasting more than six weeks, be sure to speak to your doctor about it. To learn more about arthritis and steps you can take to protect your joints, visit arthritis.ca .
Your Selection: 80+
Though it’s not an inevitable part of aging, the risk of developing most types of arthritis increases with age. Approximately 1 in 2 people over the age of 65 has arthritis. However, staying active and keeping the muscles around your joints strong, as well as reducing excess body weight can help you lower your risk of developing arthritis and can minimize arthritis symptoms. Low-impact activities such as water exercise, stretching or neuromuscular exercise for strength can help you maintain fitness levels while minimizing strain on joints. If you begin to experience symptoms of joint pain lasting more than six weeks, be sure to speak to your doctor about it. To learn more about arthritis and steps you can take to protect your joints, visit arthritis.ca .