Living well with arthritis starts with having access to reliable information and practical tools. CArE’s Patient Resources are designed to complement the clinical care, treatment, and education you receive from your healthcare team and help you take an active role in managing your condition.

Here you’ll find trusted, evidence-based resources to help you:

  • Better understand arthritis and related conditions
  • Learn about treatment and medication options
  • Manage pain and other symptoms
  • Stay active and protect your joints
  • Build practical self-management skills
  • Make informed decisions about your health
  • Maintain function, independence, and quality of life

We’ve selected resources from trusted healthcare and arthritis organizations to help patients, families, and caregivers access credible information throughout their care journey.

Explore the resources below to find information and tools that are right for you.

Arthritis Consumer Experts

Free science-based information in both official languages for people living with all forms of arthritis, founded by individuals with lived experience.

Learn More: https://jointhealth.org/

RheumInfo

Trusted educational information about arthritis conditions and medications, created and curated by a Canadian Rheumatologist.

Learn More: https://rheuminfo.com/

Arthritis Society Canada

A Canadian not-for-profit organization supporting research, advocacy, education, and resources for people living with arthritis.

Learn More: https://arthritis.ca/

Physical Activity Videos

A curated collection of exercise and physical activity videos designed to help individuals with arthritis stay active safely and confidently.

Learn More: https://arthritis.ca/treatment/physical-activity-guide/

Osteoporosis Canada

Educational resources, advocacy, and research focused on improving bone health and reducing the impact of osteoporosis.

Learn More: https://osteoporosis.ca/

BoneFit

An exercise program designed for individuals with osteoporosis, led by trained health and fitness professionals to support safe movement and fracture prevention.

Learn More: https://bonefit.ca/public-patients/

GLA:D Canada

An education and exercise program for people living with hip and knee osteoarthritis aimed at reducing pain and improving daily function.

Learn More: https://gladcanada.ca/

Community & Home Assistance to Seniors (CHATS)

A not-for-profit organization providing caregiving and in-home support services for seniors in York Region.

Learn More: https://chats.on.ca/

Self-Management Ontario

Ontario-based programs and workshops that support individuals living with chronic conditions through health coaching, virtual workshops, and caregiver resources.

Learn More: https://www.selfmanagementontario.ca/

Canadian Early Arthritis Cohort (CATCH)

Information and research resources for individuals living with rheumatoid arthritis and early inflammatory arthritis.

Learn More: https://earlyarthritis.ca/

CreakyJoints

A patient-centred resource offering education, advocacy, and lived-experience perspectives for individuals managing inflammatory arthritis.

Learn More: https://creakyjoints.ca/

Canadian Spondyloarthritis Association

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