Thank you for your interest in offering programs designed to help people take control of their arthritis.  Whether you’re a current program leader or partner facility or just looking for more information on becoming one of the 300 leaders/100 sites already established, here’s where you’ll find the information on how to get involved as a leader, instructor, trainer or partner site. 

Get Involved As A Partner Site

The Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs - Arthritis Foundation Aquatic Program, Arthritis Foundation Exercise Program, and Arthritis Foundation Self Help Program -are proven to decrease the pain and limitations of arthritis.  We also offer the Arthritis Foundation Tai Chi Program. This is a joint-safe program which has been shown to improve pain, stiffness, flexibility, strength and balance for those with mild to moderate arthritis. Developed by Dr. Paul Lam, the program contains agile steps and range of motion exercises and its movements utilize higher stances.

• Why offer the Arthritis Foundation Life Improvement Series programs
• Outcomes for our programs: Evidence that our programs work
  Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help
• Steps to offer Arthritis Foundation programs
• Resources to promote your classes
• Responsibilities of partner facilities. Accessibility and safety are critical to the Life Improvement Series. To learn more about becoming a partner, download the agreement form and participant release form.

Get Involved As A Leader, Instructor or Trainer

Become a leader or instructor to plan and lead quality Arthritis Foundation classes for people with arthritis. Review the position descriptions from more information. 

Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help | Tai Chi

Become a Trainer to conduct training workshops to prepare individuals to be Arthritis Foundation leaders and instructors. Review the position descriptions from more information. 

Aquatic | Exercise | Self-Help

Get trained to teach a class. Meet minimum yearly teaching and reporting requirements to become or remain certified, then renew your certification every three years.  

Leader Application | Statement of Understanding

Application for certification
Arthritis Foundation Program Certification

Resources

Marketing Materials

Customizable marketing materials are available to promote your classes. Brochures, ads, and flyers are available for each program. To request these materials, contact Gloria at 732 283 4300 x 321.
Flyer | Ad | Brochure

Local Newsletter	National Newsletter

Leader Job Board

At the present time there is a need for exercise and/or aquatic leaders at the Bayonne, New Jersey JCC. The contact at that facility is Dr. Ellen Goldberg. If you are interested she can be reached at 201-436-6900.

Announcements, Special Events, and Other Opportunities:

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Get More Information

Gloria Hennessey 732-283-4300 Ext. 321 ghennessey@arthritis.org
For literature requests, sample flyers, advertising/marketing

Peggy Lotkowictz 732-283-4300 Ext. 319 plotkowi@arthritis.org
Vice President, Mission Delivery