National Caregivers Month and Veterans Day; Updated Veterans Day Feature; NEW CDC Study Finds Arthritis Prevalence is Higher among Caregivers; Veterans Day Episode of Healthy Living with Arthritis Podcast; SOPHE Toolkit Supports AAEBIs; Arthritis Prevalence Is Higher Among Caregivers Than Non-Caregivers; OAAA Launches New Resources for Spanish-Speaking Audiences; NACDD Webinar Now Available
 | Centers for Disease Control and Prevention November 9, 2022 |
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November Arthritis Newsletter |
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CDC’s Veterans Day Web Feature on Arthritis November 11 is Veterans Day. More than 1 in 3 veterans (35%) have arthritis. Check out our updated Veterans Day feature, "Arthritis Help for Veterans,” for ways veterans can ease arthritis pain and improve their quality of life with physical activity programs and self-management education workshops. New CDC Findings: Arthritis Prevalence Is Higher among Caregivers Arthritis among caregivers may impact their own health and the care they can provide. New CDC data show that arthritis prevalence was more common among caregivers (35.1%) than non-caregivers (24.5%). Among adults with arthritis, nearly half (49.1%) of caregivers have limitations in their daily activities due to arthritis; 2 in 5 (39.9%) have limitations in their work activities due to arthritis. Physical activity and lifestyle management programs for arthritis can help caregivers ease their arthritis pain and improve physical function and quality of life. Read the study to learn more. Healthy Living with Arthritis Podcast
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CDC is happy to announce a new podcast series, Healthy Living with Arthritis. The series provides crucial information on CDC-recognized arthritis-appropriate, evidence-based interventions (AAEBIs). |  |
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Veterans Day Episode of Healthy Living with Arthritis
Be sure to check out the Veterans Day episode of the Healthy Living with Arthritis podcast series.  Please find arthritis-related social media messages for Veterans Day and other observances and topics at the Arthritis Communications Social Media bank. Read More about National Family Caregivers Month November is National Family Caregivers Month. Caregivers provide care to people who need some degree of ongoing assistance with everyday tasks on a regular or daily basis. CDC estimates that 1 in 4 US adults provide care or assistance to a person with a long-term illness or disability. SOPHE Toolkit Supports Arthritis-Appropriate, Evidence-Based Interventions The Society for Public Health Education (SOPHE) announced a new online toolkit for health educators, providers, and other professionals, Toolkit to Support Remote Delivery of Arthritis-Appropriate Evidence-Based Interventions (AAEBIs). “This toolkit highlights programs and services that can be delivered remotely to individuals living with arthritis, including those in rural areas,” says Anika Foster, DrPH, public health advisor in CDC’s Arthritis Program. “Using lessons learned from the pandemic, we can now help health care professionals and community organizations meet people where they are, bridge gaps, and move closer to our goal of achieving health equity.” Osteoarthritis Action Alliance Launches New Resources for Spanish-Speaking Audiences The Osteoarthritis Action Alliance (OAAA) is launching new resources to support osteoarthritis education for Spanish-speaking populations. In addition, the group is launching a pilot project to disseminate the Camine Con Gusto program, a 6-week self-directed walking program for Spanish speakers. The pilot program is available to anyone who is looking to get more active, manage joint pain, and take control of their health! The first 60 people who complete the program and the post-program survey will receive a $25 dollar gift card. Only a limited number of spots are available, so encourage your constituents to register early. NACDD Webinar on Arthritis Public Health Strategies Now Available The National Association of Chronic Disease Directors partnered with CDC-funded national organizations to deliver this October 4 webinar, now available in a recording. This webinar provides states and partners details about current efforts to improve arthritis management behaviors among adults with arthritis, such as improving social and physical environments for adults with arthritis and increasing the number of health care providers who conduct screenings for function, pain, and physical activity. |
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