Healthy Aging NC

09/02/2026

September is Rheumatic Disease Awareness Month (RDAM)

Rheumatic diseases include lupus, spondyloarthropathies, and many types of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, gout, and osteoarthritis. Rheumatic diseases can affect joints, tendons, ligaments, bones, and muscles. Some rheumatic diseases can also affect the organs.

Check out the RDAM infographic from the American College of Rheumatology below to learn more!

08/25/2026

🎧 Exciting news from the Arthritis Foundation! Walk With Ease is now available as an audiobook—making it even easier to get started with this proven walking program.

✔️ Listen on the go
✔️ Great for auditory learners or those with vision/literacy challenges
✔️ Available in English and Spanish
✔️ Includes all the same great info as the print book (plus printable worksheets!)
✔️ Only $6.49 or FREE through the Libby library app

🟢 Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3rgzxBUjVWWkwBt3JY19L8
🟢 Escúchalo en español: https://open.spotify.com/show/2DQ2x8PpnPznVnYJdRxJ1T
📚 Or borrow it free via Libby!

Learn more: www.arthritis.org/walkwithease or call 1-800-283-7800 for help getting started.

08/20/2026

12 Health Benefits of Walking 🚶‍♀️🌿

Lace up your sneakers! Walking strengthens your body, lightens your mood, and supports your joints!

Learn more about how walking can improve your health and reduce arthritis pain in the Arthritis Foundation’s article below. Then, visit our website to see if there’s a Walk With Ease workshop happening near you! 👟✨

Arthritis Foundation Article: https://www.arthritis.org/health-wellness/healthy-living/physical-activity/walking/12-benefits-of-walking

Healthy Aging NC Program Map: https://healthyagingnc.com/all-workshops-future-in-progress/

Get more information on how walking offers many health and pain reduction benefits for people with arthritis.

07/27/2026

☀️ Summer is here, and warmer weather can affect everyone differently—including people living with arthritis.

Before you head out for the day, check the Arthritis Foundation's Weather & Arthritis Index! Just enter your ZIP Code or location to see how today's weather forecast and upcoming conditions could potentially affect your pain level.

The webpage discusses the impact of weather on arthritis symptoms, including how changes in temperature, humidity, and barometric pressure can affect joint pain. It provides tips for managing arthritis during different weather conditions, such as staying active, dressing appropriately, and using hea...

07/20/2026

Juvenile arthritis impacts hundreds of thousands of kids in the U.S.,
often in ways you can’t see. This July, we’re helping raise awareness and expand access to support, research and resources for families facing JA.

07/16/2026

Move with confidence from home!

Join our upcoming Virtual Tai Chi for Arthritis & Fall Prevention workshop—a gentle, evidence-based program designed to help you improve balance, build strength, reduce stress, and move with greater confidence.

📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays
🗓️ August 4 – September 29, 2026
🕚 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM EDT
💻 Virtual

This program is ideal for:
✔️ Adults with arthritis or other joint conditions
✔️ Anyone looking to improve balance and reduce their risk of falling
✔️ Individuals who want to stay active and maintain their independence

All adults 18+ in NC are welcome to join at no cost. A Zoom link will be shared after registration.

Register today: https://embed.monami.io/calendars/healthy-aging-nc/events/tai-chi-for-arthritis-and-fall-prevention-tuesday-august-4-2026-85712f2dfb039eca/registrations/new

07/13/2026

It’s true, . Hundreds of thousands of children in the U.S. have juvenile arthritis (JA) or a related rheumatic disease. This July, in honor of , we’re teaming up with our partners at the to spread awareness of JA. Visit their website to learn the signs, symptoms and impact this disease has on families:

https://www.arthritis.org/juvenile-arthritis

Find invaluable resources, events and information to guide you on your journey with JA. Learn how the Arthritis Foundation can help support you.

07/06/2026

07/06/2026

Did you know that July is Juvenile Arthritis (JA) Awareness month? An estimated 300,000 children in the U.S. — that’s 1 in 250 kids — are affected by some form of JA. Click the link to learn more.

Find out what Juvenile Arthritis Awareness Month is and why we raise awareness of this childhood disease.

06/29/2026

Did you know that your joint pain and your weight may be connected?

Losing weight isn’t easy, but it could mean a world of difference for joint pain. Weight loss might help relieve some of the stiffness, swelling and pain in your joints from Osteoarthritis. Click the link for some tips to get started.

Osteoarthritis is the most common type of arthritis. OA can be caused by excess body weight. Losing weight can help reduce joint pain.