Having access to arthritis support is crucial for anyone living with arthritis or supporting a loved one in their arthritis journey. These resources and programs will help you advocate for your own care, find arthritis-friendly products, and connect with trained volunteers who can answer your questions, no matter what stage of arthritis you are in.
Additional Resources
Arthritis Society Canada has you covered when it comes to the resources you need to manage your arthritis. Discover tips and tricks for living well with our online learning modules and check out our digital and printable worksheets, guides, and tools.
- Arthritis Types – Webpage
- What is Arthritis? – Downloadable PDF [1.9 MB]
- About Osteoarthritis – Webpage, Downloadable PDF [945 KB]
- Ostearthritis Patient Journey – Downloadable PDF [1.5 MB]
- Osteoarthritis Infographic – Downloadable PDF [618KB]
- About Rheumatoid Arthritis – Webpage, Downloadable PDF [879 KB]
- Rheumatoid Arthritis Patient Journey – Downloadable PDF [1.4 MB]
- Ankylosing Spondylitis Patient Journey – Downloadable PDF [1.4 MB]
- Psoriatic Arthritis Patient Journey – Downloadable PDF [1.4 MB]
- Psoriatic Arthritis Infographic – Downlodable PDF [2 MB]
- Online Symptom Checker – Tool
- Arthritis Risk Factor Assessment – Tool
- Joint Symptom Tracker – Downloadable PDF [98 kB]
- Daily Symptom Tracker – Downloadable PDF [273 kB]
- Arthritis Goal Tracker – Downloadable PDF [349 kB]
- Medication Reference Guide – Webpage
- Anti-Inflammatory Medications – Webpage
- Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs) – Webpage
- Biologics and Biosimilars – Webpage, Downloadable PDF [264 kB]
- Biosimilars FAQ – Downloadable PDF [75 kB]
- Medication Tracking Sheet – Downloadable PDF [1.9 MB]
- Articles on Treatment – Flourish
- Medical Cannabis – Webpage, Downloadable Infographic PDF [806 kB]
- Medical Cannabis and Arthritis – Downloadable PDF [1.2 MB]
- Medical Cannabis: A Guide to Access – Downloadable PDF [3.2 MB]
- Medical Cannabis FAQ – Video
- Medical Cannabis Treatment Tracker – Downloadable PDF [126 kB]
- Navigating your Healthcare – Downloadable PDF [1.2 MB]
- Access to Primary Care – Online Guide
- Access to Medication – Online Guide
- Care Options – Online Guide
- Appointment Checklist – Downloadable PDF [113 kB]
- Appointment Discussion Guide – Downloadable PDF [494 kB]
- Virtual Appointment Tips/Guide – Downloadable PDF [530 kB]
- Post-Appointment Record – Downloadable PDF [605 kB]
- Understanding Your Coverage Options – Downloadable PDF [1.2 MB]
- Additional Sources of Medical Coverage – Downloadable PDF [650 kB]
- Key Questions for your Healthcare Professional – Downloadable PDF [634 kB]
- Managing Chronic Pain – Downloadable PDF [665 kB]
- Overcoming Fatigue – Downloadable PDF [1 MB]
- Activity Diary – Downloadable PDF [256 kB]
- Sleep Diary – Downloadable PDF [212 kB]
- Fatigue Quiz – Downloadable PDF [102 kB]
- Sources of Fatigue – Downloadable PDF [165 kB]
- Fatigue Tip Sheet – Downloadable PDF [325 kB]
- Articles on Sleep – Flourish
- Drug-Free Pain Management – Online Tool
- Surgery Types – Webpage
- The Surgery Journey – Webpage
- Preparing for Surgery Checklist – Downloadable PDF [187 kB]
- Should I Consider Joint Surgery? – Downloadable PDF [199 kB]
- What to Expect from Surgery – Downloadable PDF [304 kB]
- Exercise and Surgery – Downloadable PDF [262 kB]
- What to Do After Surgery – Downloadable PDF [381 kB]
- Long-Term Functioning After Surgery – Downloadable PDF [190 kB]
- Arthritis and Work – Employee Webpage, Employer Webpage
- Arthritis and Work – Downloadable PDF [836 kB]
- Accommodations for People with Arthritis – Downloadable PDF [1.2 MB]
- Accessible Employment Standard (Ontario) – Downloadable PDF [276 kB]
- Employment Rights & Responsibilities – Webpage, Downloadable PDF [142 kB]
- Considering Whether to Start a Conversation about Arthritis at Work – Downloadble PDF [676 kB]
- Planning your Conversation about Arthritis at Work – Downloadable PDF [158 kB]
- Taking Care of your Body at Work – Downloadable PDF [305 kB]
- Arthritis and Work Checklist – Downloadable PDF [2 MB]
- Articles on Arthritis and Work – Flourish
- Mental Health – Webpage
- Mental Health Self-Assessment – Downloadable PDF [938 kB]
- Food and Mood Tracker – Downloadable PDF [127 kB]
- Emotional Event Worksheet – Downlodable PDF [198 kB]
- Thinking Realistically Worksheet – Downloadble PDF [899 kB]
- Articles on Mental Health – Flourish
- Daily Living – Downloadable PDF [754 kB]
- Staying Active – Downloadable PDF [915 kB]
- Eating Well – Downloadable PDF [694 kB]
- Arthritis Advice – Videos
- Webinars and Arthritis Talks – Videos
- Life Hacks – Videos
- Recipes – Videos
- Articles on Daily Living – Flourish
- Articles on Staying Active – Flourish
- Articles on Eating Well – Flourish
- Top 10 Exercises – Downloadable PDF [451 kB]
- Exercises for Osteoarthritis – Videos
- Low Load Activities for Osteoarthritis – Downloadable PDF [534 kB]
- Modifying Activities for Osteoarthritis – Downloadable PDF [500 kB]
- Infoline FAQ – Downloadable PDF [785 kB]
- Self-Advocacy Guide – Webpage, Downloadable PDF [3.2 MB]
- Advocacy Worksheet – Downloadable PDF [617 kB]
- Who’s Who and Who Does What – Downloadable PDF [716 kB]
- Framing Your Issues Worksheet – Downloadable PDF [590 kB]
- Action Plan Worksheet – Downloadable PDF [628 kB]
- Letter/Email Writing Template – Downloadable PDF [575 kB]
- Forms of Address Tip Sheet – Downloadable PDF [81 kB]
- Sample Phone Call Guide – Downloadable PDF [593 kB]
- Sample Meeting Guide – Downloadable PDF [611 kB]
- Sample Thank You Letter – Downloadable PDF [591 kB]
- (Ontario only) Arthritis Rehabilitation and Education Program – Virtual and In-Person Care
- Joint Protection for Hips and Knees – Downloadable PDF [21 kB]
- Joint Protection for your Hands – Downloadable PDF [285 kB]
- Healthy Eating and Nutrition for Arthritis – Downloadable PDF [990 kB]
- Focused Breathing Exercise – Downloadable PDF [213 kB]
- Choosing Footwear – Downloadable PDF [478 kB]
- Cold Therapy – Downloadable PDF [229 kB]
- Heat Therapy – Downloadable PDF [242 kB]
- What People with Arthritis Tell Us – Downloadable PDF [176 kB]
- Support for Childhood Arthritis – Webpage
- Summer Camps – Webpage
- About Childhood Arthritis – Webpage
- You, Your Child & Arthritis – You, Your Child & Arthritis Downloadable PDF [989 kB]
- Juvenile Arthritis: Kids get it too! – Video
- Participate in a Research Study – Webpage
- Top 10 Research Advances of 2018 – Downloadable PDF [211 kB]
- Top 10 Research Advances of 2019 – Downloadable PDF [1.3 MB]
- How to Apply for a Research Grant – Webpage
- Articles on Research – Flourish
- Emerging Treatment and Research – Webpage
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