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Disease Management


Live Yes! RA Virtual Event

Learn about rheumatoid arthritis, including how to track symptoms, set realistic goals and communicate with your health care provider for better disease managment. Hosted by a patient moderator and rheumatologist. 

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Nutrition


All About Fats: The Good, the Bad, and the In-Between for Arthritis

What's the true role of fat in an anti-inflammatory diet? Learn the basics about fat, including which kinds to eat and which to avoid, how much and how often, and how to make simple swaps without sacrificing taste.

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CAM Therapies/Pain Management


East-West Medicine: Body Treatments for Pain Management

Learn key features of integrative and Chinese medicine and how to merge them into your healthcare routine to help manage joint pain. Also, learn the importance of keeping soft tissue around the joints healthy and how acupuncture and acupressure can help alleviate joint symptoms.

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Physical Activity

Fitness Solutions: Balance, Flexibility and Therapeutic Exercises for Arthritis

Balance and flexibility are often overlooked, but important types of exercise for people with arthritis. Learn how to incorporate the benefits of functional movement, yoga, tai chi and qigong into your fitness routine and get advice on modifications, equipment, classes and more. 

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Pain Management


Lower Body Joint Pain Solutions

A panel of health care professionals representing pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy and adult and pediatric orthopedics discuss pain relief solutions for the lower body joints, including the spine/low back, hips, knees, feet. 

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COVID-19


COVID and Arthritis Roundtable

Adult and pediatric rheumatologists answer  questions about all things COVID: including variants and infection risk, outcomes, vaccine efficacy and response, medication timing, travel, social events, mask wearing and physical distancing behaviors and more. Moderated by NBC News Medical Contributor, Dr. Natalie Azar.

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Nutrition


The Role of Diet in Gout Management

Diet choices can impact on gout management, but what’s the true effect of nutrition choices on flares and disease progression? Gout and nutrition experts discuss how to manage gout and prevent attacks as well as the best nutrition choices to keep uric acid levels low and improve overall health. 

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Nutrition


All About Carbs, Low-Carb Diets and Arthritis

A registered dietitian discusses the role carbs play in an anti-inflammatory diet, including which carbs are best, how much and how often you should eat carbs, which type of low-carb diets are harmful or helpful and the facts about ditching gluten for arthritis.  

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Physician Roundtable


FB LIVE/Men in Chronic Pain: Overcoming Stigma, Finding Solutions

A diverse panel of patients and physicians candidly discuss the physical, mental and emotional effects of arthritis and how to overcome stigmas like "toughing out pain" when it comes to fatherhood, relationships, career and more.

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CAM Therapies


Supplements, Herbs and Oils for Arthritis Symptoms

Get the latest evidence on supplements, herbs and oils that may help to ease pain and promote wellbeing. Get tips and strategies for choosing quality products and how to safely incorporate supplements in your arthritis management routine.

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Physical Activity
Fitness Solutions: Cardio/Aerobics for Arthritis


Fitness experts from the Amercian Council on Exercise (ACE) and the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) answer questions about how to safely participate in aerobic exercise without harming painful joints, as well as give tips on how to get started and/or how to keep up with your favorite activities. 

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Sleep Strategies


Sleep and Fatigue Strategies for Arthritis

Pain management and sleep experts provide tips to address key factors that affect the pain/sleep/fatigue experience: stress management, sleep hygiene and sleep disorders, body position, supplements, sleep aids, relaxation techniques and more. 

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Pain Management


Joint Pain Solutions: Above the Waist

A panel of health care professionals representing pain management, physical therapy, occupational therapy and orthopedics as they discuss pain relief solutions for the upper body joints (neck, shoulders, elbows, wrists, hands). 

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Physician Roundtable

 
Women in Pain: Tackling Challenges, Taking Control

A diverse panel of female physicians representing inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis, fibromyalgia and psychology discuss unique pain challenges for women with arthritis. Get tips and strategies for taking control as you navigate emotional and mental well-being, motherhood/ family dynamics, doctor/patient communication, health care disparities and work/life balance. Led by NBC News Medical Contributor, Natalie Azar, MD. 

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Nutrition


Plant-Based Diets for Arthritis: Small Changes, Big Impact

Get tips from a registered dietitian on how to ease into a plant-based diet to help dial down inflammation and promote overall health. You'll also learn how small changes can make a big difference, including simple meal planning tips and how to use meatless substitutions without sacrificing taste and nutritional value.

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CAM Therapies

 
Medical Cannabis: Science, Safety and Shared Decision-Making

Hear the latest evidence on the effectiveness of medical cannabis for chronic pain, explore safety and medical issues related to cannabis use and get tips for having effective doctor/patient communication about this pain management option. Discussion led by expert cannabis researchers and rheumatologists. 

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CAM Therapies


Mindful Living for Arthritis

In this webinar, leading integrative health experts from the USC Center for Mindfulness Science discuss practical ways to incorporate mindful living for stress, anxiety and pain relief. Additionally, they discuss mindfulness strategies to help create healthier habits, promote overall wellness and develop a sense of control.  

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Pain Management


Arthritis Pain Relief Strategies

Learn more about various pain management strategies for arthritis, including scientifically backed methods to try and which ones to possibly avoid. This webinar also explores how recommendations for and against pain strategies are developed, how different therapies are rated for specific joints and the evidence on more controversial therapies. 

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  • Donate

    Donate

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

  • Volunteer

    Volunteer

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

  • Live Yes! INSIGHTS

    Live Yes! INSIGHTS

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

  • Partner

    Partner

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

Donate

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.
 

Other Ways to Give

Volunteer

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

More About Volunteering

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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Partner

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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