United Way of Fairfield County
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ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION
CENTRAL OHIO CHAPTER

FAIRFIELD COUNTY BRANCH

109 North Broad St., 3rd Floor Lancaster, OH 43130 (740) 654-4334
10:00 am - 2:00 pm Monday, Tuesday & Thursday

Mission

The Mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to support research to find the cure for and prevention of arthritis and to improve the quality of life for those affected by arthritis.
 

CONTACT:

Jan Zerovnik
(740) 654-4334

SERVICES

Arthritis Aquatics
This program is supervised exercises in heated pools as a recreational program. This program is offered several times a week.
 
Rehabilitation Equipment
Rehabilitation equitpment of a reusable nature is loaned out, based on availability. (i.e. wheelchairs, walkers or crutches)
 
Home assessments
Home assessments can be done with an occupational therapist making a home visit and making recommendations for modifications to the home environment to make it more accessible and functional for those with arthritis.
 
Self Help courses
Self Help Courses are designed to help those with arthritis manage on a day to day basis. It provides information on medication, exercise and joint protection.
 
Support group programs
Support Groups help people affected by arthritis cope with their disease and maintain socialization.
 
Speakers
Speakers are available to clubs and organizations throughout the Central Ohio area.