Our vision
Living in a world where people with all forms of arthritis will get the information and services they need to manage their condition, and improve their quality of life.
Our values
- Respect
- Mutual aid
- Equality
- Empathy
- Transparency
Arthritis
South Shore
is the only organization on the South Shore that offers services and activities adapted to people with arthritis and their families. We serve in both official languages.
Our objectives
To promote the health of people with arthritis by providing coaching and support services such as workshops and fitness programs tailored to their health status and aimed at alleviating their condition, as well as offering arthritis self-management programs including training and toolkits, especially for seniors, to encourage their autonomy and improve their quality of life.
To promote health by providing people with arthritis and their families with access to counselling, information or group support programs, and by organizing activities to break down their isolation.
To educate and raise awareness about the lives of people living with arthritis through training, kiosks, newsletters, testimonials, awareness conferences and other public presentations to encourage people with arthritis symptoms to seek help and treatment.
Our activities and services
The activities and services offered are provided by volunteers.
Thanks to the generosity of donors and the contribution of our partners, participation in all our activities is free for the time being.
To help us keep our costs as low as possible you can become a member, make a donation or become a volunteer. Thank you on our behalf and on behalf of all those who will benefit!
I'm taking charge of my arthritis
Improve self management of arthritis symptoms (osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, etc.)
Publications
Flash Arthritis is published three times a year and contains news about the organization, testimonies and articles of interest.
Adapted fitness exercices
The pace and nature of the exercises are suitable for people with arthritis, but also for anyone who wants to maintain or regain their mobility and flexibility.
Group support
Monthly informal meeting to share about arthritis, inspire and be inspired, and learn from others.
Social activities
Monthly first Friday brunch at 11 a.m. At participants’ expense.
Workshops: Wellness and Spotlight on ...
Workshops aimed at deepening a topic related to arthritis. We also offer the workshops in collaboration with community organisations.
Conferences
Lectures given by experts (rheumatologist, occupational therapist, kinesiologist, physiotherapist, etc.)
Information on arthritis
Facts and statistics
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Arthritis is the most prevalent chronic disease in Canada and there is no cure.
- Arthritis affects people of all ages, from babies to adults, and once you have it, it’s for life.
- Arthritis is a complex disease with over 100 different forms. Some of the main types of arthritis are inflammatory arthritis (such as rheumatoid arthritis, juvenile arthritis, ankylosing spondylitis, psoriatic arthritis and gout) and osteoarthritis, which is the most common form of arthritis. Fibromyalgia is a disease with symptoms similar to arthritis.
- Arthritis causes painful inflammation and stiffness in the joints, which restricts movement.
- If left untreated, arthritis can cause permanent damage or changes in the joints.
- A significant proportion of people with arthritis struggle with being overweight or obese and being sedentary, which puts additional pressure on their joints.
- Some types of arthritis can affect the heart, eyes, lungs, kidneys and even the skin.
- A significant proportion of people with arthritis also have other serious diseases, such as heart disease or diabetes.
Source: The truth about arthritis
Arthritis can have devastating effects on people's lives
- A significant proportion of people living with arthritis report difficulty with everyday activities, such as housework and shopping, and need help with certain aspects of their lives.
- People with arthritis are more likely than those without arthritis to experience anxiety, mood disorders, poor mental health and difficulty sleeping.
- People with arthritis are less likely to be in the labour force than people without arthritis.
- There is – for the time being – no cure for the disease. Therefore, once diagnosed, people face the challenges and devastating effects of arthritis for the rest of their lives.
Source: The truth about arthritis
Today, 6 million Canadians have arthritis, or 1 in 5 people.
- Of Canadians over the age of 15, nearly 20% have arthritis, or 1 in 5.
- Up to 24,000 children have arthritis.
- More women than men have arthritis.
- Women account for almost 60% of people with arthritis.
- In Canada, 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6 men live with arthritis.
- Although arthritis can affect people of all ages, the risk increases as you get older.
- Almost half of all people over 65 have arthritis.
- People of working age are affected by arthritis.
- More than half of the people with arthritis are under 65 years of age.
Source: The truth about arthritis
The prevalence of arthritis is on the rise: by 2040, the proportion of people with arthritis will increase by 50%.
- People with arthritis will represent about 24% of the general population; that is 1 in 4 people.
- Almost 60% of women over 65 will have arthritis.
- These increases will place an additional burden on health care resources.
Source: The truth about arthritis
The essential partners of Arthritis South Shore
Testimonials
Contact us
By phone
By email
Info@ArthriteRiveSud.org
Our postal address
5811 av Auteuil
Brossard, Qc J4Z 1M9