The Right Way to Support Arthritis Management

THE RIGHT WAY TO SUPPORT

ARTHRITIS MANAGEMENT

Living with Arthritis

Living with arthritis can be difficult,

but most people with arthritis still wish

to remain as independent as possible

Family members must find ways to

offer help and assistance without

being offensive and oppressive

Helping Arthritis Management

MEDICINES

Medicines are one of the main

treatments for arthritis

Right amount + right medicine + right

time

Relieve pain & inflammation

Reduce joint damages


MEDICINES

Family members can help:

Encourage the person living

with arthritis to keep track of

their own medicine intake

Medication reminders

DIET

Being overweight will increase the stress

in the joints cause more pain &

inflammation

Help by ensuring a balanced diet to

maintain general health & a healthy

weight



EXERCISE

Regular exercise can help to reduce pain,

maintain mobility of joints & strengthen body

muscles

Encourage arthritis sufferers to move regularly

& make exercise one of their daily habits

*Consult with doctors, physiotherapist or

exercise physiologist first to avoid unwanted

consequences


DEALING WITH PAIN

Familiarize with the signs of pain &

provide support whenever needed

Methods to manage pain:

o Massage

o Acupuncture

o Relaxation techniques

o Etc.


FIGHTING FATIGUE & TAKING CARE OF THE

JOINTS

Advise the person living with arthritis to

spread their activities throughout the

day & avoid activities that could

cause joints pains

Research & provide equipment

designed specifically for people with

arthritis


COMPLEMENTARY THERAPIES

Many non-medical treatments for arthritis

(vitamins, mineral supplements or herbal

medicines) are available on the market

Do not force people living with arthritis

to try any treatments that have not been

approved by their GP or rheumatologist

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The Right Way to Support Arthritis Management