Arthritis Foundation, Heartland Region, Indiana Newsletter

Spring/Summer 2012

JA Conference . . . . . . . .2 Central IN Update . . . . .3 Northern IN Update . . . .4 Southern IN Update . . . .5 A .W .s Movement Corner .6 Food and Inflammation . .7 Indiana Arthritis Walks . .8 AgrAbility . . . . . . . . . . . 10 Rest Days . . . . . . . . . . 12 Life Improvement Prog . 14 Training Schedule . . . . . 15

Arthritis is Unacceptable. Share your story.

Arthritis causes pain that literally steals peoples ability to live the lives they want - with their families, their work and their interests. And it exposes them to other serious illnesses that can shorten their lives. Despite the fact that it is the leading cause of pain and disability in our society, arthritis is not getting appropriate attention. It costs 50 million Americans the ability to move freely and the economy $128 billion each year. These numbers - and the toll this disease takes - are too great to ignore. Arthritis is not inevitable nor is it something that has to be tolerated. Join the chorus of people speaking out against this debilitating disease by telling us why Arthritis is Unacceptable at unacceptable.arthritis.org. How Unacceptable.Arthritis.org Works Every few minutes, the system searches the Arthritis Foundations Facebook page, Twitter hashtags along with its own database for postings about why Arthritis is Unacceptable. When it finds a new entry, it collects the full post. All of this information is saved and displayed in this website. The result is a collection of stories, thoughts and feelings about why arthritis is unacceptable. The interface to this date is a self-organizing orb system, where orbs are clustered by common themes. Clusters or these orbs explode to reveal feeling and stories posted by a single individual. Arthritis is Unacceptable. Share your story. Read stories from real people on page 13.

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A Biannual Publication of the Arthritis Foundation, Heartland Region, Indiana

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Central Indiana Office

ARTHRITIS FOUNDATION, INDIANA STAFF

2012 JA National Conference

Area Vice President Jenny Conder jconder@arthritis.org Executive Director Kim Berry kberry@arthritis.org Special Events Coordinator Kendall Horvatich krich@arthritis.org AgrAbility Coordinator Amber Wolfe awolfe@arthritis.org Director of Special Events, Northern Indiana TBA Director of Special Events, Southern Indiana Paula Reeves preeves@arthritis.org

Mark your calendar and Save the Date! The Juvenile Arthritis Conference is the Arthritis Foundations signature, nationwide event for families affected by juvenile arthritis. Join us for this three-day education event that focuses on health, wellness and fun for children affected by arthritis. The whole family is invited! The specific educational tracks will be tailored to issues related to children, teens, young adults and parents, and family and sibling topics will also be included. The JA Conference offers a chance to meet other families going through similar challenges, share stories, learn new techniques for managing juvenile arthritis and have fun!

4th Annual Indianapolis Bone Bash - Friday, October 26th

Bone Bash is the most bewitching fundraising event of Halloween weekend complete with festivities, friends, feasting and fun! The Arthritis Foundations 4th Annual Indianapolis Bone Bash will be held on Friday, October 26, 2012 at the INDIANA ROOF BALLROOM!!!

CENTRAL INDIANA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Chair Richard Seaver, CFP Vice Chair Jane Keller, RN Secretary Marianne Marsh Immediate Past Chair Patricia Milner Members Gordon Hughes, MD Rob Malinzak, MD Kevin Mandrell, CLU, RHU Paul Richard Bill Staples Todd Vare Steven Warner, CPA

Your evening can begin with a VIP reception and includes a four course dinner, entertainment, Honoree James Bicos, M.D. Halloween themed activities, a silent and live auction and more! Close your eyes and imagine...monstrous decorations, costume awards, fortunetellers and dancing the night away to Henle and the Loops! This years event will honor James Bicos, M.D. of St. Vincent Health. Contact Kim Berry at kberry@arthritis.org or 317.879.0321 x203 for sponsorship or ticket information. More information will be available on www.bonebashindy.com soon!

Registration is Now Open!

The mission of the Arthritis Foundation is to improve lives through leadership in the prevention control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.

Registration Fees: Register Early and Save! Early Bird Registration - Received by June 20, 2012 Family Rate (up to 4 members): $225 Each Additional Family Member: $20 Individual Rate: $125 Registration - Received after June 20, 2012 Family Rate (up to 4 members): $275 Each additional family member: $25 Individual Rate: $175

24th Annual Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run - Saturday, December 8th

More than 3,200 runners and walkers tied jingle bells to their shoes in the fight against arthritis in downtown Indianapolis for the 23rd Annual Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis presented locally by OrthoIndy on December 10, 2011. The 5K run/walk raised over $152,000 for the Arthritis Foundation. That money will be used to fund arthritis research, education and advocacy. Research holds the key to tomorrows advances in preventing, controlling and curing arthritis, said Jenny Conder, Area Vice President of the Arthritis Foundation, Heartland Region. The Jingle Bell Run is our Foundations biggest event of the year. Money raised provides hope for a future free of arthritis pain. Not to mention its also a fun and festive way to kick off the holiday season. The 24th Annual Indianapolis Jingle Bell Run committee is setting their goal for 2012 high. They hope to raise over $160,000 this year and have over 3,500 participants! The 2012 event will take place once again at Bankers Life Fieldhouse on Saturday, December 8. This years honoree is Ashley Frankel who was diagnosed with arthritis at the age of two. Now 7-years-old Ashley enjoys most outdoor activities, playing with friends and family, reading, doing math problems and taking dance lessons. Ashley hopes you will join her at the Jingle Bell Run! Registration for the event will be available in late April/early May. Sponsorship are available. Please contact Kim Berry at kberry@arthritis.org or 317.879.0321 x203 for more information or if you would like to join the 2012 planning committee.
Ashley Frankel, Age 7

Scholarships Are Available Scholarships to the national JA Conference will be awarded on the basis
of the familys desire to learn more about arthritis and their intent to become active with the Arthritis Foundation. The child or young adult with juvenile arthritis must submit either an essay or video. Contact the Arthritis Foundation for more information.

But Wait! Theres More! Arthritis Walk teams within the Heartland Region that raise $1,200 or more

will receive free JA Conference registration for a family of four. Thats right, raise $1,200 or more at the Arthritis Walk, and the Arthritis Foundation will cover the registration fees of a family of four. Contact Chris Crowley, ccrowley@arthritis.org with questions about this fundraising incentive.

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Northern Indiana Office

NORTHERN INDIANA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Southern Indiana Office

3rd Annual Evansville Bone Bash - Friday, October 12th
Evansville residents were indeed treated to a Halloween party at the 2nd Annual Bone Bash at the Evansville Country Club. Monstrous decorations added to the festivities as the attendees recognized Dr. Andrew Saltzman of Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc.
SOUTHERN INDIANA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Ft. Wayne Jingle Bell Run - Saturday, November 3rd

Chair Jill Donelly Immediate Past Chair Judd McNally Members Dan Farrell Amy Smith Doris VanAuken, PhD Jeff Yergler, MD
NORTHEASTERN INDIANA LEADERSHIP COUNCIL

Thank you to the 250 participants and honoree Brooklyn Christle who raised over $23,000 at the 2011 Ft. Wayne Jingle Bell Run on November 6, 2011.

Honoree Brooklyn Christle is 8-yearsold and was diagnosed with JRA at age two. Brooklyns JRA affects her left wrist. She loves to play soccer, 2011 Honoree Brooklyn Christle swim and is a very happy loving little girl. She recently won the Kiwanis Award in her 1st grade class for her positive, Christian attitude. Race results can be found at fwtc.org. Thank you to the 2011 sponsors DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc., Parkview Health, Ft. Wayne Metals, Janssen, Lake City Bank, Lutheran Health Network, Fred Toenges, Sentinel, Metal Technologies, Serenity and Ortho Northeast. Registration for the 2012 Ft. Wayne JBR will be available in May.

Be watching for the invitation to attend the 3rd Annual Bone Bash on Friday, 2011 Honoree Dr. Andrew Saltzman October 12, 2012 at the Evansville Country Club, featuring music by the band Beasley, fun activities and of course, great food. This years honoree is Dr. John W Deppe of Tri-State Orthopaedic Surgeons, Inc. Sponsorships are available. For more information or to make sure you are on the invite list please contact Paula Reeves at preeves@arthritis.org or 812.474.1381.

Members Dan Barfield Brenda Egbert Dacia Fritchley Monica Landaeta Chris Pfister Tamera Shively Brian Taylor Ross Whitacre, MD

Secretary Melissa Helman Members Gail Altekruse Camille Garrison Kim Harris, RN Victor Martin Jessica Masuga Shelly Miller Gregg Salser Bruce Wright

2012 Honoree Dr. John W Deppe

Evansville Jingle Bell Run/Walk for Arthritis - Saturday, December 8th

The Jingle Bell Run for Arthritis in Evansville set records for attendance as over 700 people tied jingle bells to their shoes and ran or walked in support of the Arthritis Foundation. Bells will be ringing out in the city of Evansville again this year on December 8. Online registration will open in May. Be there with bells on!

Warsaw Jingle Bell Run Saturday, December 1st

The 2011 Warsaw Jingle Bell Run was held on Saturday, December 3 at Winona Lake Senior Center. Over $11,600 was raised by over 100 participants and honoree Jacob (Ironman) Francis.

2011 Youth Honorees: Justin Tucker and Gretchen Garrison

53 AOIIs volunteered at the 2011 JBR.

Jacob was diagnosed with Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis in 2003 at the age of five. 2011 Honoree Jacob Francis His arthritis began with a bump on his wrist; it was painful, but the doctor said not to worry and it went away. The doctor was more concerned about my feet and the way he was walking since he was having pain in his ankles and legs. Results from the race can be found at http://runkra.com/RACERESULTS.aspx. Thanks to the 2011 sponsors DePuy Othopaedics, Inc., Kosciusko Runners Association, Janssen, Times-Union, Rabb Water Systems, Paragon Medical, Steel Dynamics Inc., Buffalo Wild Wings and local Santa Chase sponsor Zimmer. Registration for the 2012 Warsaw JBR will be available in May.
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For sponsorship or other information please contact Paula Reeves at preeves@arthritis.org or 812.474.1381.

2011 Event Chair Maria Morris, Santa and Paula Reeves

Volunteer Steve Taylor and Leadership Council Member Brian Taylor

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A.W.s Movement Corner

MEET A.W. THE MOVEMENT MONKEY

Fight Inflammation - Add Apples to Your Diet

A Healthy Pick
New research shows apples can cut cholesterol and inflammation.
By Claire Sykes of Arthritis Today Whoever first said an apple a day keeps the doctor away was onto something. New research suggests that eating some apple on a daily basis might lower levels of cholesterol as well as C-reactive protein (CRP), a key marker of inflammation in the blood. In the study of 160 women ages 45 to 65, half of the participants ate threequarters of a cup of dried apples every day for a year, and the other half ate a cup of prunes each 240 calories. Within six months, the apple eaters Picture from www.arthritistoday.org LDL (bad) cholesterol decreased 23 percent, their HDL (good) cholesterol increased 4 percent and their CRP fell 32 percent. Lower CRP is better for people with many inflammatory-related diseases, such as [rheumatoid arthritis] and atherosclerosis, says study author Bahram H. Arjmandi, PhD, chair of Florida State Universitys department of nutrition, food and exercise science in Tallahassee. Those who ate the dried apples lost an average of 3.3 pounds compared with the prune-eaters 1.1-pound gain. Its the pectin, a soluble fiber that gels in the gastrointestinal tract, Arjmandi says. Previous studies have shown pectin can help curb appetite. Which are best: dried, fresh or baked apples? It doesnt matter, though over-ripeness breaks down the pectin, he says. The best apples are those you like to eat. At around 80 calories for a medium (tennis-ball-sized) apple, its hard to go wrong with any variety. In addition to lowering cholesterol and CRP levels, apples also contain vitamins A and C and they are a good source of antioxidants, substances that can protect your cells from the effects of free radicals, harmful molecules produced when your body breaks down food or is exposed to smoke. There is evidence that a certain type of apple, Red Delicious, is higher in antioxidants especially when you leave the peel on.

Walking is often overlooked as a way to keep fit and flexible because its so easy! Its simplicity is part of what makes walking an ideal exercise. Walking can strengthen your heart, help your lungs work more efficiently, condition your muscles and give you more stamina so you dont tire as easily. Here is an article from Arthritis Today about why you should include walking in your exercise regiment. Walking benefits your muscles. Not using your muscles can result in a slight loss of function every day and thats particularly bad for someone with arthritis. Among the chief reasons to walk: Without regular exercise, muscles become smaller and weaker, and weakness and weight gain from inactivity put stress on weight-bearing joints, such as the hips, knees and ankles. The process is slow and easily gives the impression that lack of activity isnt really affecting you. However, many studies show that not using your muscles can lead to poor posture, limited range of motion and decreased strength, says Bennett Harrell. 1. You can reduce OA pain. Quadriceps muscle weakness has been directly correlated with pain and disability in people with osteoarthritis (OA) a study reports. 2. Youll improve your function. People with knee OA who were active in an exercise program reported less pain and better function, according to studies. 3. Youll reap emotional benefits, too. Research shows that people who take part in their own care report less pain and make fewer doctor visits. 4. Youll enjoy a better quality of life, according to the American College of Rheumatology Criteria for the Classification and Reporting of Osteoarthritis of the Hand. 5. Youll be able to do more, longer. Aerobic walking and resistance exercise programs may reduce the incidence of disability in the activities of daily living of people who are older than 65 and have symptomatic OA, shows a study published in the Journal of Clinical Outcomes Management. 6. Youll see results. People who participate in aerobic activities, such as walking, have been shown to have improved aerobic capacity and shortened time for walking 50 feet as well as decreased depression and anxiety, compared to people who perform only range of motion exercises, according to studies published in the Annals of Internal Medicine and Arthritis and Rheumatism.

Six Reasons to Walk

Hi, Im A.W. the Movement Monkey! I am the ambassador for the Indianapolis Arthritis Walk, but here in Arthritis Action I will be providing information and tips related to movement . My mission is to spread awareness about arthritis, related diseases and the power of movement as a form of treatment . You can find me on Facebook and Twitter, where I post clues about my adventures and information about movement. How my adventures work: Look for posts about where I will be going on my adventures around Indianapolis, note the password for each new adventure. If you are the first to find me with the password while Im on my adventure you will receive a prize! If youre not the first to find me, dont worry! Everyone who finds me during an adventure and knows the password will be entered in a grand prize drawing to be handed out at the 2012 Indianapolis Arthritis Walk on June 1st . Congratulations to Amy Klesk and Sabrina Richard the winners from my first two adventures!

Foods that Can Help with Inflammation

Apples Avocado Oil Grapeseed Oil Fiber Flaxseed Olive Oil Visit www.arthritistoday.org for more information about how each of the above can help with inflammation.
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Onions Safflower Oil Strawberries Walnut Oil Whole Grains

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2012 Indiana Arthritis Walks

6th Annual Purdue Arthritis Walk - Saturday, March 31st
The 6th Annual Purdue Arthritis Walk took place on Saturday, March 31, 2012 at the Purdue Armory located on the Purdue University Campus in West Lafayette. Students, faculty and members of the community participated in the walk. This years honoree was Anna Plake who was 20 months old when she started walking a little Anna Plake, Age 10 differently than normal. At first, her mom thought she was imagining it all and just being an anxious parent. Over the next several weeks, however, Annas parents realized something was dramatically wrong and unfortunately, it wasnt their imagination.

Warsaw Arthritis Walk - Sunday, May 20th

Gracie Hann is 11 years old, bright, energetic, and always ready to take on a new challenge. She was first diagnosed with JRA at the age of 2. Gracie doesnt let her arthritis stop her. She hopes youll join her on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Warsaw Arthritis Walk presented locally by Zimmer. The walk will take place at Winona Lake Senior Center (1590 Park Ave., Winona Lake, IN 46590). Registration and pre-walk activities will begin at 1 p.m., and the walk will begin Gracie Hann, Age 11 at 2 p.m. You can walk as little as you like or complete the entire 3 miles. Raise $100 in donations to receive a 2012 souvenir t-shirt. Activities include: 1 or 3 mile course, a carnival of fun for the whole family, music, food, health information and more! Thanks to our current sponsors Zimmer, Abbott, Biomet, DePuy and KCH Lutheran Health Network. For more information or to register visit www.ArthritisWalkWarsaw.org.

Thanks to the 2012 Purdue Arthritis Walk Sponsors: Abbott, Chick-fil-A, Indiana University Health Arnett, Tri-N-Run, ITASCA Club, Qdoba, William K. Oliver D.P.M., Arnis Inc., Logans Roadhouse, McAlisters Deli, Payless Supermarkets, Wal-mart, Spageddies and Scottys Brewhouse. You can still donate to the event by visiting www.ArthritisWalkPurdue.kintera.org.

Team ASHA had the most participants at the Purdue Arthritis Walk

10th Annual Indianapolis Arthritis Walk - Friday, June 1st

Ft. Wayne Arthritis Walk - Friday, May 4th

The 10th Annual Indianapolis Arthritis Walk will take place on Friday, June 1, 2012 at the Indiana State Fairgrounds (1202 E. 38th Street). Pre-walk activities and registration open at 6 p.m. and the walk begins at 7 p.m. You can walk as little as you like or complete the entire 5K. Activities include: 1 mile, 2 mile and 3 mile course, health & wellness fair, kids zone, movement stage with exercise, Tai Chi, yoga and pilates demonstrations.

Join honoree Christina Delgado Friday, May 4, 2012 at Headwaters Park (333 S. Clinton Street). Registration and pre-walk activities begin at 5:30, and the 3 mile walk begins at 6:30 p.m. This event is family friendly and friendly dogs are welcome! You can walk as little as you like or complete the entire 3 miles. Raise $100 in donations to receive a 2012 souvenir t-shirt. Activities include: 1 or 3 mile course, music, food, health information and more! Fun for the whole family! Thanks to our current sponsors Abbott, Parkview Health, Lutheran Health Network, Kingston Healthcare and Ft. Wayne Orthopaedics.
Christina Delgado, Age 16

Kaiana Fenwick, Age 8

Honoree Christina Delgado is 16 years old and a student at Homestead High School. She has had JRA for 12 years. To read Christinas full story, to register for the event or for more information please visit www.ArthritisWalkFW.org.

If you raise $100 in donations you will receive a 2012 souvenir t-shirt. Raise $250 or more to participate in the incentive prize program. New this year teams and individual participants who demonstrate outstanding fundraising will have the opportunity to join an elite group of walkers! Fulfill the requirements and you will automatically become a member of A.W.s Movement Mob! For more information visit www.ArthritisWalkIndy. com and click the link on the left column. Who is A.W.? A.W. the Movement Monkey is the newest family member of the Indianapolis Arthritis Walk! He is the official ambassador for the walk spreading awareness about arthritis, related diseases and the power of movement as a form of treatment. Read more about A.W. on page 6. This years honorees are Kaiana Fenwick and Dr. Richard Mason. Kaiana experienced the beginning of a life changing event that no child should have to endure in the summer of 2005 at the age of two and half. Dr. Mason has participated both as a sponsor and as a team captain for the Indianapolis Arthritis Walk raising a total of $5,305 the past three years.
Dr. Richard Mason Thanks to our current sponsors: Abbott, Greenwood Orthopaedics, Indiana University Health Physicians Rheumatology, Allegra Printing, Marsh, CNO Financial and Westview Healthplex.

Help the JA Conference win up to $15,000!

We recently entered Monsantos Grow St. Louis contest in an effort to receive funding for our National Juvenile Arthritis Conference. Grow St. Louis projects that accumulate the top three number of votes will receive $15,000, $10,000 and $5,000 grants from Monsantoand you can help us be among the winners! Just visit www.stlgrown.com from Apr. 2 through Apr. 22 and vote for us. You can vote 1 time a day, so vote daily and tell all your friends to do the same! A special thanks to Jan Bignall in St. Louis for spearheading this effort!Abbott, Parkview Health, Lutheran Health Network, Kingston Healthcare and Ft. Wayne Orthopaedics.

To register or donate to the Indianapolis Arthritis Walk visit www.ArthritisWalkIndy.com.

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Indiana AgrAbility
The Arthritis Foundation, Indiana is committed to being involved as a nonprofit, disability related partner supporting the mission of the USDA National AgrAbility Project. Our goal is to provide education and support of agricultural professionals and their families who have been affected by arthritis so that a farmer, rancher, or farm worker may continue to live a productive life in agriculture.

National AgrAbility
full shade. Also look for plants that have colorful flowers so that you can enjoy more than just green foliage. It would be a good idea to look for plants that are easy to control. If you have arthritis you dont want a large vining plant that you cant reach the top of to control its growth. Another issue to be mindful of for arthritis sufferers is the amount of bending and kneeling that is required for large gardens. Scaling back to small containers or raised beds may not produce as much, but they are much less labor-intensive than a large garden plot. To enjoy the therapeutic benefits of gardening, a main goal needs to be the reduction of physical joint stress and mental stress. Gardening should be done at an easy pace with the goal of enjoying ones time working with the plants. The end goal should never be quantified by how much is accomplished. Therapeutic gardens can also be used to Upcoming National Events bring better nutrition into your life. Arthritis and Agriculture Free Community Seminars Many vegetables can Montgomery, AL (April 5) be grown in pots or North Platte (April 11) and Grand Island, NE (April 12) small beds, which can provide you with Missoula, MT (May 17) fresh fruits and vegNational AgrAbility Advisory Board Meeting- Indianapolis, IN (April 24-25) etables. Not only will International Society for Ag Safety & Health Conference- Burlington, VT (June 24-28) you get the benefit of the food, but you will get benefits from working the soil and tending to the plants. Some gardeners say they enjoy the quiet time to work with their plants. This personal quiet time is a great form of therapy. Even though as children and maybe into adulthood we dread having to pull weeds, we need to look at it in a new light. Pulling those weeds can help us relieve stress and give a nice workout to our muscles. Pruning back the crazies on flowers and vegetables increases our hand-eye coordination. Pinching back dead flowers helps increase joint movement in your hands. The list of benefits is long. One important thing to remember is that anyone, no matter what their physical limitations may be, can garden to some degree and reap the benefits of therapeutic gardening. For more information on gardening with arthritis, or any arthritis topics, please visit www.arthritis-ag.org or call 800-783-2342 or more information. Writer: Gina Anderson, Arthritis Foundation Intern, North Carolina State A&T Graduate Student For more information about the Arthritis and Agriculture Program please contact Amber Wolfe, AgrAbility Project Coordinator at 1-800-783-2342 or awolfe@arthritis.org. You can also visit www.arthritis-ag.org for more information!

The vision of AgrAbility is to enable a lifestyle of high quality for farmers, ranchers, and other agricultural workers with disabilities, so that they, their families, and communities continue to succeed in rural America.

Rural Arthritis Health Tip: At some point, an assistive device may be needed to maneuver around the farm or to complete a task. Walking devices such as canes or hand rails, all-terrain vehicles, and modified pathways can make traveling around the farm less painful. Longer handles and padded grips can be added to many tools. Additional mirrors can be added to large machinery to prevent twisting and turning while hitching implements. And wheeled carts can be used to transport animal feed, fertilizer, gardening tools and more. There are many specialized devices that can be utilized depending on the severity of the arthritis and the work to be done.

THERAPEUTIC GARDENING A LITTLE DIRT CANT HURT! Did you ever wonder why looking at a

bouquet of fresh flowers or walking around in a nature area made you feel good? The answer is easy, plants have therapeutic effects. These therapeutic effects can range from relieving stress, increased eye-hand coordination, and increased mobility. A therapeutic garden is defined by the American Horticultural Therapy Association as an environment that offers individuals the opportunity to connect to the natural Upcoming Indiana Events world, with or without facilitation. These gardens Mayors Advisory Council for Disabilities- Indianapolis (4/18, 5/16, 6/20, 7/18, 8/15) can be found in most places American Occupational Therapy Conference- Indianapolis, IN (April 26-29) where health care is provided, or individuals can create Indiana Rural Health Association Conference- Indianapolis (June 14-15) them in their own backyard Johnson County Fair- Franklin (July 15-21) or up on their balcony. GarIndiana State Fair- Indianapolis (August 3-19) dening can take place on any scale and in any location. Even growing a simple house plant can be therapeutic. Creating a therapeutic garden at your home can be done by hanging a few baskets, sitting out some flower pots or, if you have the room, installing flower beds or a vegetable garden. When choosing the plants to use, choose something that is right for the location. For example, geraniums are good for full sun and impatiens grow well in
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Lets Move Together!

Lets Move Together is about the overall good health and empowerment gained through every day movement. Its about overcoming the obstacles of arthritis and even preventing the disease by taking the first step towards a lifetime of physical activity. To learn more about Lets Move Together visit www.letsmovetogether.org. Below is an article by Mary Ann Dunkin of Arthritis Today about whys you can gently move on your exercise rest days.
For the hands: Place open hands palm down on a table or flat surface. Slowly bend each joint and make a loose fist. Hold for 3 seconds. Straighten fingers and open hand again. For the knees: Lie on your back with your knees bent and heels touching the floor. Keeping your foot flat on the floor, slide one heel back toward your bottom. Hold for 3 seconds and slide leg back to starting position. Repeat with other leg. Tip Share App For the hips: Lie on your back with your knees bent and heels touching the floor. Place your hand under one thigh and pull that leg toward your body so your toes are pointed toward the ceiling, and hold for 3 seconds. Repeat with other leg.
Find out how to manage your arthritis joint pain from people like you! In this peerto-peer arthritis community, Tip Share gives you the opportunity to share your own arthritis tips about managing arthritis pain, rate other peoples tips and view tips from the Arthritis Foundation. Try Tip Share today FREE and start sharing your tips! Tip Share is officially endorsed by the Arthritis Foundation. App available for iPhone, iPad and Android phones. App can be downloaded by visiting www.arthritis.org/tip-share.php .

Gentle Moves for Rest Days

Try these low-impact exercises to keep the joints flexible between workout days.
Rest days are important to any workout routine allowing the body to recuperate. But the antidote to doing too much is not doing nothing, cautions Mark P. Cote, a physical therapist and sports medicine and clinical outcomes research facilitator at the University of Connecticut Health Center in Farmington. Doing nothing, regardless of what type of arthritis you have is going to make your arthritis worse, says Cote. On rest days he recommends gentle exercises that increase flexibility for arthritis joints. If you usually walk two miles, you might walk just to the corner and back, or try walking in the pool to take advantage of the waters buoyancy. Try these low-impact exercises to keep joints flexible between workout days. For the neck: Look straight ahead. Tilt head gently sideways toward shoulder. Hold 3 seconds. Repeat to other side. For the shoulders: Stand at the bottom of stairs with your hand on the banister and slide your hand up and down the banister. Move to other side of the stairs and repeat with the other arm. For the arms: Hold arms at sides, palms forward and elbows straight. Raise arms out to sides and up as if clapping hands above your head. Lower arms slowly and repeat. For the elbows: Sit or stand with arms at sides and palms up. Bend elbows, bringing palms toward shoulders. Straighten arms and return to sides.
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For the ankles: Sitting on a chair or couch, dangle your leg and do 30 clockwise circles with your foot. Reverse direction and do 30 counter clockwise circles. Repeat with other foot.

Arthritis is Unacceptable - Stories from Real People

Brittney Stoudemire - Montgomery, Alabama Arthritis is unacceptable because I refuse to let it take over my life and keep me from being active with my kids. My name is Brittney Stoudemire, I am a 31-year old single mother of a 4-year old girl and a 5-year old boy struggling with severe osteoarthritis of both knees. I have been dealing with this disease for over ten years now, and I have to say that everyday is a challenge for me because the pain and stiffness gets so intense to the point where I can barely walk. But I refuse to give up. Catherine - Idaho Arthritis is unacceptable because a 2 year old shouldnt know the words pain and hurt. My daughter is almost 3 and has JIA, it breaks my heart that she thinks its normal to hurt and get shots every week and go to the doctor all the time. Libby - Washington Arthritis is unacceptable, because I am a kid who deserves to live life without pain and without ridicule from classmates who dont understand why my hands dont work right during a flare. I deserve to go to school and not be home sick from my medications. When I get sick, my immune system should be able to fight it off quickly, not be home for days because I am on medicine that knocks my immune system down.

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Life Improvement Series Programs

The Arthritis Foundation offers a variety of programs for people in the community with arthritis. Join us and see how we can help improve living with arthritis. AQUATIC PROGRAMS These warm water classes are a great way to stretch, and soothe stiff, sore joints. No swimming is required and youll enjoy yourself while we make exercise fun! Call the numbers listed for class times and cost . ExERCISE PROGRAMS These are gentle recreational-based exercise programs that let you go at your own pace to help increase joint flexibility, muscle strength, and improve range of motion. TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS An easy to learn, effective and safe exercise program developed specifically for those with arthritis. Tai Chi improves strength physically and mentally. WALK WITH EASE PROGRAM The Arthritis Foundation Walk with Ease Program is an evidence-based physical activity and self-management education program. It can be done by individuals using the Walk with Ease workbook on their own, or by groups led by trained leaders. Walk with Ease was specifically developed for people with arthritis who want to be more physically active but is also appropriate for people without arthritis, particularly those with diabetes, heart disease and other chronic conditions who need to be more active. To request information call 317.879.0321 or 800.783.2342 or visit www.arthritis.org Page 14 Batesville Southeastern Indiana YMCA 812.934.6006 Bloomington Monroe County YMCA 812.333.5555 Carmel The Bridgewater Club 317.399.2446 Prime Life Enrichment 317.815.7008 Riverview Rehab & Fitness 317.705.4350 Crawfordsville Crawfordsville Aquatic Center 765.364.3247 Evansville YMCA of SW Indiana 812.423.9622 Dunigan Family YMCA 812.401.9622 YWCA 812.422.1191 Bobs Gym 812.490.2627 Fishers FishersYMCA 317.595.9622 Fort Wayne FW Orthopaedics 260.436.8686 Jorgensen YMCA 260.432.8953 Kingston Care 260.489.2552 Parkview Huntington YMCA 260.497.9996 Spiece Fitness 260.483.1415 YMCA - Central Branch 260.422.6486 Frankfort Clinton County YMCA 765.654.9622

Life Improvement Series Programs

LaPorte LaPorte County YMCA 219.325.9622 Michigan City YMCA 219.872.9622 Mishawaka St. Joseph Regional Medical Center 574.237.7800 Mooresville St. Francis Physical Therapy 317.831.9333 Noblesville Riverview Rehab & Fitness 317.776.7225 Plainfield Plainfield Parks & Recreation 317.839.7665 Rochester Fulton County Wellness 317.223.3657 South Bend YMCA of Michiana 574.287.9622 ProHealth 547.232.3034 Valparaiso YMCA 219.462.4185

Aquatic Programs
Greensburg Decatur County YMCA 812.663.9622 Goshen Goshen College 574.535.7500 Hobart Family YMCA 219.942.2183 Indianapolis Hill Top Pool 317.259.5275 Baxter YMCA 317.881.9347 Jewish Community Center 317.251.9467 Krannert Community Center 317.327.7375 Ft. Ben Harrison YMCA 317.547.9622 Northeast Fitness Center 317.257.1004 Rehab Hospital of Indiana 317.329.2000 Westview Healthplex 317.920.7516 Ransburg YMCA 317.357.8441 Thatcher Pool 317.327.7390 Select Physical Therapy 317.298.9746 Indy Parks 317.327.7349 Jeffersonville YMCA of Southern Indiana 812.872.9622 Kokomo Kokomo Family YMCA 765.457.4447 Kokomo Sports Center 765.455.0167 Lafayette YMCA 765.474.3448

Exercise Programs
Butler Laurels of Dekalb 260.868.2164

Danville Senior Services of Hendricks County 317.745.4303 Dillsboro Lifetime Resources 812.265.5376 Fort Wayne Spiece Fitness 260.483.1415 Frankfort Clinton County YMCA 765.654.9622 Indianapolis Crestwood Village 317.271.6475 George Goodwin Center 317.247.5201 Jewish Community Center 317.251.9467 Mary Riggs Center 317.639.6106 Millers Senior Living 317.834.6892 National Inst. For Fitness/Sports 317.274.3432

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Carmel Prime Life Enrichment 317.815. 7008 Monon Center 317.848.7275 Evansville S.W.I.R.C.A. 812.464.7804 Fort Wayne PACE Fitness 260.497.7223 Faith Journey Community 260.610.3003 Towne House Retirement 260.483.3116 Indianapolis Indy in Motion 317.221.2000 Crestwood Village 317.273.8800 Harrison Retirement Community 317.291.1112 Plymouth Fitness Forum 574.963.2333 Williamsport Waters of Williamsport 765.762.6111 Zionsville Zionsville Physical Therapy 317.273.2033

St. Vincent Womens Hospital 317.415.8160 Zion United Church 317.891.0312 Kokomo Kokomo Sports Center 765.455.0167 Mooresville St. Francis Physical Therapy 317.831.9333 Muncie Ball State Work Well Center 765.285.9355 Noblesville Riverview Rehab & Fitness 317.776.7225 Odon Ketcham Memorial 812.636.4920 South Bend YMCA of Michiana 574.287.9622 Forever Learning Center 574.282.1901

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Instructor Training Workshops

Tai Chi Program April 13-15th at St. Vincents Womens Hospital in Indianapolis Aquatic Program April 20th at Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis May 5th at the Downtown YMCA in Evansville October 12th at Hendricks YMCA in Avon Exercise Program April 20th at Jewish Community Center in Indianapolis September 14th at Prime Life Enrichment in Carmel For more information/to register visit www.arthritis.org/indiana/online-registration.php .
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Hobart Hobart YMCA 219.942.2183

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Beech Grove Honet Park Fitness Center 317.788.4986

Carmel Prime Life Enrichment 317.815.7008 Riverview Rehab & Fitness 317.705.4350

Central Indiana 615 N . Alabama Street Suite 430 Indianapolis, IN 46204 Phone 1.800.783.2342 Fax 317 .876 .5608

Northern Indiana 11123 Parkview Plaza Drive Ft. Wayne, IN 46845 Phone 260.672.6570 Fax 260 .672 .6571

Southern Indiana 700 N. Weinbach Suite 102 Evansville, IN 47711 Phone 812.474.1381 Fax 812.474.1390

Arthritis.org/Indiana

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