Arthritis Society in Toronto, Ontario

Because of arthritis, it often hurts 1 in 5 Canadians to hold a child's hand. What simple, daily activities give you the most pain? Tell us in the comments below. https://bit.ly/32Z1G4g

Revisit the taste of summer with this easy and quick dessert! It gets top marks for being a low in saturated fat (for a dessert anyway) and for including raspberries, which are a great source of fibre and high in antioxidants: https://bit.ly/39em9nH

Raise awareness of arthritis by updating your profile picture with this frame. We are raising one million voices to support the six million Canadians with arthritis. https://bit.ly/2YsxTyu #1for6million

The Arthritis Program in Newmarket, ON gave Carrie Barnes her life back. With it scheduled to be closed in January, Carrie is fighting to save the program for herself & for others. https://bit.ly/2UGMm7E. We urge @celliottability & @SouthlakeRHC to work with all stakeholders to save this lifechanging program. Loss of access to care for people living with arthritis is always a concern.

Spending more time in a car now that the weather is getting colder? These assistive devices can help you get in and out, drive and gas up with less pain and strain. https://bit.ly/3ff2rLw

Here's a sneak peak of our year-end campaign we want to share with you! From the simple act of getting dressed in the morning, to the special moments we should all enjoy, pain-free, at this time of year, arthritis impacts everyday life and Canadians with the disease are struggling. We hope this message resonates with you personally. And, we hope you share it with your friends and family over the coming weeks to let them know about the impact arthritis has on your life. https://bit.ly/2UAqNFU

Tonight's the night for kids with arthritis! Join us for Rock'n Bones, a free virtual dance party, at either 6 p.m. ET or 6 p.m. MT. Costumes are encouraged and there are some prizes available. Email [email protected] to RSVP!

The change of the season is a great time for a refresher on some of the fundamentals of managing your arthritis. Here is a collection of resources and engaging tips on healthy nutrition and exercising (mostly) indoors: https://bit.ly/31LZyft

Think back to the last appointment you had with your doctor. We often have only a short time with our treatment team, so preparing yourself for effective communication is key to getting the most out of your appointments: https://bit.ly/2FZloEz

Congratulations to the Langara College VOLT program for celebrating 10 years of providing students with volunteer opportunities in the community and beyond. #LangaraVOLT Since its beginning, 4,468 students have volunteered over 83,560 hours in the community, some of which have helped our organization. Amazing, really!

Calling all kids with arthritis! Join us on Thursday, October 29 at either 6 p.m. ET or 6 p.m. MT for Rock’n Bones, a free virtual dance party for youth living with arthritis. Costumes are encouraged and there are some prizes available. To RSVP, email [email protected]

Sitting for long periods of time puts a strain on the body. Driving makes this worse by keeping you in a set position from which you can’t frequently shift your posture. Read our guide for tips to make driving more comfortable. https://bit.ly/2WuOAu6

The new season means new ways to get out and Move Your Way! Help raise funds for arthritis research by turning your favourite fall activities into a fundraising challenge. Your weekly hikes, bike rides, at-home yoga sessions, Zoom dance parties or video game marathons can become an easy, fundraising challenge. Click on the link to start now. https://bit.ly/2Tm6MlY

We have committed over $4.5 million to arthritis research this year. We are proud and excited to announce the recipients of this year’s training awards, 13 young researchers who represent the greatest hope for a future without arthritis. bit.ly/36LK7au

Falls are the most common cause of injury amongst older Canadians. We've created this helpful guide to help prevent you or a loved one from falling: https://bit.ly/3dOtHPX

High in vitamins and minerals, fibre and antioxidants, this recipe is also delicious and easy to make! Have a child in the house? Ask them to help! https://bit.ly/2FJhaki

It's almost Halloween! Why not celebrate by carving a pumpkin with our arthritis-themed stencil! If carving is too hard, you can paint it on. Right click the image to save it and print it out, then post and tag us in your pics.

In recognition of National Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day, we are sharing the story of the courageous Laurie Bérubé from Quebec. Read about how Laurie is overcoming the limitations of her illness. https://bit.ly/35d69Rd

Today is National Psoriatic Arthritis Awareness Day! Did you know 300,000 Canadians have this devastating disease? Check out our partner @SPONDYLITISCA to see how you can get involved. www.spondylitis.ca #PsA

Diet can’t cure arthritis, but making healthy food choices may ease your symptoms. Here are some delicious tips: https://bit.ly/2UnqA7b

Fatigue is the feeling that you need to rest even before you start an activity. Our learn-at-your-own-pace Overcoming Fatigue guide can help with tips and tricks to get you going: arthritis.ca/fatigue