Arthritis Foundation

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Services Provided Education | Advocacy-Health | Recreation
Populations Served General Public | Disabled-Physical
Website http://www.arthritis.org
Phone
Hotline (844) 571-4357
Toll Free No. (800) 283-7800
Description *Juvenile Arthritis Programs: Offers recreational programs for families who have a child with arthritis.

*Supports clinical basic research on arthritis.

*Public Education Programs: Informs and educates the public about the warning signs of arthritis. Early diagnosis and treatment is critical to the prevention of the disability and pain.

*Financial Assistance/DME Programs: Offers limited financial help to pay for prescription medications, course fees and durable medical equipment for persons who have arthritis.

*Disease Management Programs: Professional treatment to improve the quality of life for those with arthritis and their families. Includes Arthritis Aquatic, PACE (People with Arthritis Can Exercise), Arthritis Self-Help Course, Fibromyalgia Self-Help Course and support groups.