For people with arthritis, pain and accompanying stress and anxiety can often be a part of daily life. Research has shown that mindfulness meditation can help reduce the intensity and unpleasantness of pain, as well as improve symptoms of anxiety and depression. Mindfulness meditation is a particular type of meditation which asks us to pay attention to our. . .
“I get by with a little help from my friends,” is a classic song lyric worth humming—and why not add in your own line about a little help from assistive devices too? When you’re living with arthritis, there are a number of simple tools that can help you go about your daily life with less. . .
Thinking about requesting accommodations for your arthritis at work? Only you will know best what accommodations might be helpful and possible at your workplace, but here are some common types of “asks” to get you brainstorming. Flexible Work Hours Some jobs require you to work at a particular time, but in many workplaces the hours
Thinking about disclosing your arthritis at work? Only you will be able to make the decision about whether to speak to your employer, but your employer can’t help you manage your joint issues if they don’t know about them. If you choose to speak with your employer, here are some suggestions for getting prepared for
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