Better Choices Better Health: Arthritis
The Better Choices, Better Health®- Arthritis program, formerly named the Healthier Living with Arthritis program, is the online version of the Arthritis Self-Management Program. 
Topics covered include: 1) techniques to deal with problems such as pain, fatigue, frustration and isolation, 2) appropriate exercise for maintaining and improving strength, flexibility, and endurance, 3) appropriate use of medications, 4) communicating effectively with family, friends, and health professionals, 5) healthy eating, and, 6) making informed treatment decisions, 7) disease related problem solving, 8) getting a good night's sleep.
Get in Touch
National Council on Aging1901 L Street, NW 4th floor
Washington , DC 20036
United States (US)
arthritis@selfmanage.org
202-479-6635
What People are Saying
“At first, I incorrectly presumed that I wouldn’t learn much beyond what I’ve already been taught elsewhere. Was I wrong! It was a great re-cap/reminder of what I already knew, plus so much more that I did not yet know! “
Program Details
Settings/Facilities
Workshop is 6 weeks long with new lessons posted each week. Participants log on at their convenience 2-3 times each week for a total of 1-2 hours.
Duration
Six weeks
Program Costs
Costs Include
Outcomes
Compared to control group members, workshop participants at six months demonstrated improvements in pain, disability, health distress, role function, self-reported health, and self-efficacy to deal with the consequences of arthritis. These outcomes remained the same at 12 months. At that time, participants compared to controls also demonstrated a decrease in hospitalizations.
Materials
Staffing
Workshops are facilitated by two trained facilitators, one or both of whom are peers with a rheumatic condition.
Individual vs. Group
Small Group
Mode
Online
Data Requirements
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