Member Outreach

Pain is no stranger to people with arthritis. For those newly diagnosed it arrives like a thief in the night and steals their drive to fully participate in society. For others who have a history of arthritis, pain can be chronic, a condition they accept and live with. All pain ranges from mild to severe. But what does arthritis pain look like in Canada and what should we do about it?

Vous vivez au Québec? Vous êtes atteint(e) d'arthrite rhumatoïde? Vous êtes traité(e) par un ou une rhumatologue? Contribuer à un projet de recherche vous intéresse? Vous disposez de quelques heures pour participer à une rencontre?

"Nothing about us without is", captured the spirit of the International Alliance of Patients' Organization first global congress in London, England this past February and set the tone for developing strategies for consumer involvement at all levels of health care decision-making.

As with most people who suddenly develop severe arthritis, the change to lifestyle is drastic. John Loxterkamp describes his frustration with obtaining an early diagnosis and a "lucky break."

The Communications subcommittee has begun the on-going process of updating, renovating and increasing advocacy resource information available on the website. Are you interested in joining us?