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As variants of the coronavirus continue to evolve and spread, staying healthy and keeping your arthritis well controlled is essential. Check this page regularly for advice and information to help you navigate your arthritis care. How can you best manage your condition during an ongoing pandemic? How can you avoid infection, and protect your mental and physical health? What do you need to know to protect your child with arthritis? Read about what matters most to you.

Medical Care and Wellness


Woman working out indoorsGet trusted information to help stay well and manage your arthritis as new coronavirus variants continue to emerge. Find out what the CDC advises for travel, masks and more, and continue taking care of yourself and your arthritis.

Sticking With Your Arthritis Treatment Plan
Need to See Your Doctor: Try Telemedicine
Expert Q&A: Are Biologics and DMARDs Protective Against COVID-19?
CDC Covid Advice for People With Certain Medical Conditions

 



 

Food & Fitness


man eating saladEating right and being physically and emotionally fit are key to maintaining your health and minimizing arthritis symptoms. Check out these resources for nutrition and fitness, and sign up today for the Walk to Cure Arthritis.

Walk to Cure Arthritis
12 Benefits of Walking
Chinese Nutritional Therapy for Arthritis webinar
Set, Track and Share Your Diet & Fitness Goals With the Vim App
 

Emotional Coping


Woman relaxing in chair at homeDealing with arthritis is stressful even when Covid is not part of the equation. Use these tips to help improve your emotional health and lower your stress level.

Self Compassion and Chronic Pain podcast
How to Prioritize Emotional Health webinar
Stress Busting for Difficult Times
Build a Support System to Fight Arthritis

Juvenile Arthritis & Your Family


Mother reading to childKids have a lot to cope with when they have JA, and the uncertainties and disruptions of the pandemic have only added more stress. Use these tips and resources to help your child with arthritis and your family stay well. And consider signing your child up for JA camp — they are back in-person this year.

Learn about JA Camps
CAM Therapies to Try for JA
​Giving Kids a Role in Their Medical Care
Real Talk About JA and Emotional Health webinar

Coronavirus Updates

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    Every gift to the Arthritis Foundation will help people with arthritis across the U.S. live their best life.

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    Join us and become a Champion of Yes. There are many volunteer opportunities available.

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    Take part to be among those changing lives today and changing the future of arthritis.

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    Proud Partners of the Arthritis Foundation make an annual commitment to directly support the Foundation’s mission.

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Ways to Give

Every gift to the Arthritis Foundation will help people with arthritis across the U.S. live their best life. Whether it is supporting cutting-edge research, 24/7 access to one-on-one support, resources and tools for daily living, and more, your gift will be life-changing.

Make a Donation

Help millions of people live with less pain and fund groundbreaking research to discover a cure for this devastating disease. Please, make your urgently-needed donation to the Arthritis Foundation now!

Become a Member

Become an Arthritis Foundation member today for just $20 and you'll receive access to helpful tools..... and more. 

Make a Honor or Memorial Gift

Honor a loved one with a meaningful donation to the Arthritis Foundation. We'll send a handwritten card to the honoree or their family notifying them of your thoughtful gift.

Gift Planning

I want information on ways to remember the AF in my will, trust or other financial planning vehicles.
 

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Volunteer Opportunities

The Arthritis Foundation is focused on finding a cure and championing the fight against arthritis with life-changing information, advocacy, science and community. We can only achieve these goals with your help. Strong, outspoken and engaged volunteers will help us conquer arthritis. By getting involved, you become a leader in our organization and help make a difference in the lives of millions. Join us and become a Champion of Yes.

Become a Volunteer

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Live Yes! INSIGHTS

Give Just 10 Minutes.

Tell us what matters most to you. Change the future of arthritis.

By taking part in the Live Yes! INSIGHTS assessment, you’ll be among those changing lives today and changing the future of arthritis, for yourself and for 54 million others. And all it takes is just 10 minutes.

Your shared experiences will help:

- Lead to more effective treatments and outcomes
- Develop programs to meet the needs of you and your community
- Shape a powerful agenda that fights for you

Now is the time to make your voice count, for yourself and the entire arthritis community. 

Currently this program is for the adult arthritis community.  Since the needs of the juvenile arthritis (JA) community are unique, we are currently working with experts to develop a customized experience for JA families. 

How are you changing the future?

By sharing your experience, you’re showing decision-makers the realities of living with arthritis, paving the way for change. You’re helping break down barriers to care, inform research and create resources that make a difference in people’s lives, including your own.

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Meet Our Partners

As a partner, you will help the Arthritis Foundation provide life-changing resources, science, advocacy and community connections for people with arthritis, the nations leading cause of disability. Join us today and help lead the way as a Champion of Yes.

Trailblazer

Our Trailblazers are committed partners ready to lead the way, take action and fight for everyday victories. They contribute $2,000,000 to $2,749,000

Visionary

Our Visionary partners help us plan for a future that includes a cure for arthritis. These inspired and inventive champions have contributed $1,500,00 to $1,999,999.

Pioneer

Our Pioneers are always ready to explore and find new weapons in the fight against arthritis. They contribute $1,000,000 to $1,499,999.

Pacesetter

Our Pacesetters ensure that we can chart the course for a cure for those who live with arthritis. They contribute $500,000 to $999,000.

Signature

Our Signature partners make their mark by helping us identify new and meaningful resources for people with arthritis. They contribute $250,000 to $499,999.

Supporting

Our Supporting partners are active champions who provide encouragement and assistance to the arthritis community. They contribute $100,000 to $249,999.

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