Arthritis mini seminar series

Do you have arthritis? Do you want to learn about the 10 steps to living well with Arthritis? Join us for our NEW community seminars! About this Event Arthritis SA is presenting a NEW series of seminars to help you live better with arthritis and increase your quality of life. Come to all the seminars, or just a few, the choice is up to you! Week 1 10 Steps for Living Well With Arthritis - An Introduction Thursday 27th February, 10:30 am - 12:30 This session will provide a general introduction to the most common forms of arthritis and the treatment and management options available. Suitable for those who have recently been diagnosed, family, friends and carers. FREE TO ATTEND Week 2 Understanding Osteoarthritis & Staying Active Thursday 12th March, 10:30 am - 12:30 This session will provide detailed information about osteoarthritis, its causes and recommendations for an active life. Research shows that regular exercise is one of the most effective treatments for arthritis. Come and hear about what types of exercise are beneficial for arthritis. Week 3 Make Food Choices That Count & Balancing Your Life, Maintaining Your Well-being Thursday 26th March, 10:30 am - 12:30 A healthy balanced diet is important for maintaining your general health and wellbeing but what types of foods should you be including in your diet if you have arthritis? The effects of arthritis are not just physical they can impact your mental wellbeing and how you live everyday life but there are strategies that can help. Week 4 Techniques For Coping With Ongoing Pain Thursday 9th April, 10:30 am - 12:30 An interactive workshop where you will learn about simple tips to help you cope with ongoing pain. All seminars will be held at: Arthritis SA Milazzo Room 118 Richmond Road Marleston SA 5033 Pricing: All courses are partially funded by donations or grants received by Arthritis SA. Enrol for the entire series of seminars FREE for Arthritis SA Members $50 non-members $40 non-members concession Enrol for individual weeks (2, 3 or 4) FREE for Arthritis SA Members $20 non-members per course $15 non-members concession