Local Programs
Health Resources and Local Programs
- Walk with Ease: 6-week self-directed walking program to improve overall health appropriate for those who can stand for at least 10 minutes. Program includes how to safely incorporate physical activity, a walking schedule, and motivational tools. To get a free Walk With Ease guidebook and for additional resources, register here.
- Finding Your Stride: The Self-Directed Walk with Ease Program Video
- Self-Management Education: Educational materials offered in face-face small groups, virtual online small groups, mailed tool kits with weekly phone calls, and asynchronous groups. Covers topics such as chronic disease and chronic pain self-management. Offered in English and Spanish.
- Durham Center for Senior Life: Promotes health and active lifestyle through free services, resources, classes, events, and more for adults 55 and older. Available to Durham County residents 55 and older.
- Orange County Department on Aging Health and Wellness Program: Offers many fitness classes like yoga, aerobics, tai chi, and much more. Membership is free for Orange County residents aged 55 and older.
- Thrive Health: Provides free, evidence-based exercise resources about the basics of starting exercise and how to progress them safely.
- Aquatic Exercise Classes: Water-based classes for those with arthritis. Focuses on completing low-impact and aerobic exercises with increased comfort.
- Arthritis-Appropriate, Evidence-Based Interventions (AAEBIs): Physical activity and self-management educational programs that have been shown to improve arthritis symptoms. There are over 20 programs available across the country and online.
- Enhance Fitness Classes: Older Adult exercise classes that incorporates easy, simple to learn movements.
- UNC Yoga Classes: Balance Through Movement instructors lead a 3-part yoga class online for beginners.
Connect with the RA Community
- Arthritis Foundation Connect Groups: National, online support group for people living with rheumatoid arthritis that offers connect, education, and events.
- The Mighty: Multiple online support groups for specific topics related to living with rheumatoid arthritis including pain, life hacks, depression, anxiety, self-care, and more.