Arthritis KEYS Program for Rheumatoid Arthritis
Woodlupine Family Centre, 88 Hale Road Forrestfield, Forrestfield, Western Australia
Friday 9 August 2024 1:00pm – 3:30pm
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Event dates: Fri 9 Aug – 13 Sept 2024 (6 weeks), 1:00 PM – 3:30 PM
Arthritis KEYS Programs are informed by medical evidence and aim to empower people to live well with arthritis. Led by health professionals, the programs will teach you about strategies and skills to assist you in managing your arthritis effectively.
You will:
✓ Acquire practical skills and strategies to care for your joints, manage arthritis-related symptoms, and improve your overall quality of life.
✓ Learn practical skills necessary to engage in safe and effective exercise routines.
✓ Learn about medical management options for pain, including analgesic medications, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), corticosteroids, and Disease Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDs).
✓ As well as complementary and alternative medicines, common supplements and rubs, and invasive medical procedures.
✓ Gain knowledge on nutrition, weight management, and a balanced lifestyle.
✓ Understand the importance of social support, accessing resources, and seeking professional help.
✓ And much more.
Booking is Essential! Limited places are available.
Cost: $35 per person or ($40 with a partner/support person) for the entire 6-week course.
Registrations close Wed 07.08.2024 at 5 pm.