About Arthritis
As the nation’s #1 cause of disability, arthritis affects nearly 60 million adults and hundreds of thousands of children. Over 100 types of arthritis and related conditions damage the joints and often other organs.
Together, We are Champions of Yes
Connections & Empowerment
We provide ways for you to take control of arthritis by connecting you with others who understand the challenges.
Advocacy & Access
With your help, we shape and influence health care policies and laws at both state and federal levels.
Science & Research
With your insights, we make sure effective arthritis treatments are being developed while also pursuing a cure.
Resources for You
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Our trained Helpline team is here to help answer your questions about arthritis and how to manage it. They can tell you about open enrollment for insurance, important changes to Medicare drug plans, treatment options, navigating medical systems and more.
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Upcoming Webinars or Watch On-Demand
Managing Pain Beyond Medication
When arthritis pain flares, you probably turn to medication. But there are options. Hear from a rheumatologist about various approaches to pain relief.
Register TodayLatest Live Yes! With Arthritis Podcast Episode
Real Talk About JA: At JA Family Summit
In this special episode of the Live Yes! With Arthritis podcast — recorded at the JA Family Summit — the Auslander family joins us to explore how JA impacts the family dynamic, the challenges it presents, ways to cope and build support, some silver linings and more.
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Arthritis E-Books
Answers to Your Arthritis Questions
What do you do when you are newly diagnosed with arthritis? In this free e-book, the experts at the Arthritis Foundation will help you better understand your new diagnosis and share some tips that can help you navigate the journey ahead.
Download the E-bookUnderstanding Arthritis
Learn what to expect from your disease, practical tips to help you manage it and other useful information.
News & Stories
Weight Management Position Statement
Addressing healthy weight and treating obesity as a chronic disease improves lives of those with arthritis.Michelle Castro: Serving Others as Advocate, Author and Leader
A diagnosis of rheumatoid arthritis led the home health care nurse to her second act — helping others in the arthritis community as an advocate, author and leader.SCOTUS Rules for No-Cost Preventive Services
Supreme Court protects preventive services free to patients in Kennedy v. Braidwood ruling.Federal Cuts Are Impacting Arthritis Patients
Capitol Hill briefing: Federal cuts have dire impacts on people with arthritis.How Sally-Jo Changed Her Outlook
While pushing through her arthritis pain, Sally-Jo Bakken started thinking about turning things around for herself and for everyone around her.Grant to Fund Shoulder Osteoarthritis Research
Arthritis Foundation and Sports Medicine Society team up for shoulder OA research grant.
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