Does it mean making big lifestyle changes?
Again, this is assessed on an individual basis and depends on the type and severity of the condition, and the life a person leads. However, there are many small adaptations that can be made to the home and work environment to make things easier. For example, there is a whole range of devices available to make those once-simple daily tasks easier to perform, such as turning taps on and off, opening jars and tins, and, most importantly, pouring those soothing cups of tea! At work, employers should be happy to discuss changes in working patterns or equipment that will help people with arthritis continue working, and there are also government schemes that can give support in this area. For more information, contact Arthritis Care http://www.arthritiscare.org.uk Arthritis factfile *Around one million arthritis sufferers in the UK are under 50 years of age. *The condition also affects about 15,000 children. *One in three people will have arthritis at some point in their lives. *Arthritis is
