Toronto, ON, October 7, 2026 – Arthritis Society Canada is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2026 Training Awards. This year, the organization is allocating $560,000 to eight PhD students and four Postdoctoral fellows advancing groundbreaking arthritis research. This funding allows next generation researchers to delve into unanswered arthritis questions and pave the way
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Fall prevention: Tips to stay safe, steady, and active
Download presentation slides [PDF 2 MB] In this session, Dr. Allyson Jones and Dr. Manuel Ester, share expert guidance focused on fall prevention for people with arthritis. In this free 60-minute session, you get answers to: Why falls matter: Understand why falls are an important concern for people affected by arthritis and how arthritis can
New Arthritis Society Canada Report Reveals Arthritis Comes with a $142-Billion Annual Price Tag
A first-of-its-kind analysis uncovers the true economic and human toll of Canada’s most common chronic disease TORONTO, Sept. 1, 2026 — Arthritis costs Canada $142.4 billion every year – a figure that, until today, had never been fully measured. A new report by Arthritis Society Canada, prepared by the Canadian Centre for Economic Analysis (CANCEA),
Gluten and Arthritis
Download presentation slides [PDF 4 MB] Duration: 1 hour Wondering if a gluten-free diet makes it easier to better manage arthritis symptoms? Interest around gluten-free diets to help manage arthritis continues to grow. But are they beneficial? Could a gluten-free diet help with your symptoms? In this webinar registered dietitian, Cristina Montoya, discusses the relationship
Healthy Aging with Arthritis
Download presentation slides [PDF 4 MB] Duration: 1 hour While arthritis can impact people at any age, aging with arthritis can be a unique journey with additional considerations to keep in mind to age well. In this Arthritis Talks webinar, physiotherapist Juanit Fazari answers the most common questions we receive about aging with arthritis. The webinar discusses:
The Vital Role of Nutrition in Arthritis Management
Download presentation slides [PDF 4 MB] Duration: 1 hour We know that what you eat can have transformative effects on your arthritis. But determining what works best for you is often very challenging. In this Arthritis Talks, rheumatologist Dr. Lihi Eder and registered dietitian Arlaina Waisman provide you with valuable knowledge and insights related to
Managing Arthritis with Physical Activity and Assistive Devices
Duration: 1 hour In this Arthritis Talks webinar, Professor Linda Li and Occupational Therapist Ava Rudachyk share tools and strategies to keep you moving and make living with arthritis easier. The webinar discusses: The importance of physical activity for people living with arthritis, How assistive devices can help protect your joints and improve the quality
How to get active again to help manage arthritis
Download presentation slides [PDF 4 MB] Duration: 1 hour Research shows that exercise and staying active helps ease arthritis pain and stiffness. In this webinar, physiotherapist Trevor Donald discusses how to get active to manage arthritis. This webinar will discusses: Strategies for starting and getting active again Exercises that are appropriate for people with arthritis
Hand osteoarthritis: Practical tips for everyday life
Download presentation slides [PDF 5 MB] Duration: 1 hour In this session, Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program (AREP) occupational therapist, Kristin Dillon shares expert guidance focused on hand arthritis. In this free 60-minute session, you get answers to: How osteoarthritis affects the hands Practical ways to manage pain and stiffness Exercises to maintain hand strength
