Arthritis Foundation Indiana Chapter

1. Arthritis FoundationIndiana Chapter Amber Wolfe AgrAbility Project Coordinator

2. Arthritis Foundation Mission “..to improve lives through leadership in the prevention, control and cure of arthritis and related diseases.”

3. Arthritis Defined… The term arthritis refers to an “inflammation of a joint”. It is used to refer to over 100 rheumatic diseases that are characterized by problems in and around joints.

4. Arthritis: A Nation in Pain • 46 Million in the US have doctor diagnosed Arthritis • 17.4 million adults experience activity limitations • More than half of the individuals who have arthritis are younger than 65 years old • Nearly 300,000 children (approx. 6,400 in Indiana) • Overall, women are affected more often than men • 2nd only to heart disease as a cause of work disability • Arthritis is one of the leading causes of disability in the US

5. Common Forms of Arthritis in the US • Osteoarthritis- 27 million • Rheumatoid Arthritis- 1.3 million • Gout- 3 million • Fibromyalgia- 5 million • Juvenile Rheumatoid Arthritis- 300,000

6. Osteoarthritis Usually begins after age 40 Affects only certain joints, often affects joints on ONE side of the body at first, rarely affects elbows or shoulders Usually doesn’t cause redness, warmth, swelling of a joint Affects the range of motion of the joint, pain/tenderness Photos courtesy of Health Hype 6

7. Rheumatoid Arthritis Usually begins between ages 25-50 Causes redness, warmth and swelling of joints Often causes a general feeling of sickness, fatigue, weight loss and fever Photoscourtesy of Health Hype 7

8. Pain Management • Early Detection • Exercise • Joint Protection-Body Mechanics • Diet-Weight Control • Medications • Education- Beware of Unproven Methods

9. Arthritis Foundation Milestones • 1948 - A group of physicians established the Arthritis and Rheumatism Foundation • 1964– ARF reorganized and became the Arthritis Foundation • Today - Nation’s leading health organization addressing Americans affected by arthritis • 2008- The Power of 60! Celebrated 60 years of funding breakthroughs and changing lives. • Tomorrow – A world free of arthritis pain!

10. VISION 2010 • 46 Million Reasons Today- 67 Million Reasons Tomorrow! • Arthritis in the US is projected to increase by 46% from 46 million (1 in 5) today to 67 million (1 in 4) in 2030.

11. VISION 2010 • Shifting focus to improving health through wide-scale delivery of programs, organizing the “voice” of people with arthritis, and ensuring progress in arthritis research • Current strategic plan focuses on Healthy People 2010 goals: • Reduce arthritis pain • Reduce activity limitations due to arthritis • Reduce racial disparities in arthritis care • Promote visits to competent care providers

12. Advocacy Update • Build legislative support with other stakeholders for passage of the Arthritis Prevention Control and Cure Act (APCCA) • Intensify efforts to boost federal funding for arthritis research and public health programs • Strengthen Washington DC ‘footprint’ for the AF and arthritis as a major chronic disease • Join forces with leading VHAs calling for effective and affordable healthcare coverage for all Americans

13. Health Care Reform • Elimination of 24-Month Waiting Period • Pass legislation that will limit the monthly out-of-pocket costs patients face for their prescriptions • Affordable Health Choices Act 2009 • Drug manufacturers have agreed to provide as much as $80 billion worth of discounts for brand drugs

14. Indiana Chapter Initiatives 2009 • Riley Hospital for Children Fellowship • Fundraising Goals • Major Gifts • Awareness Campaign • Advocacy Summit, AJAO Conf.

15. Community Exercise Programs • Land Based Exercise Programs • Aquatics Programs • Self Help Programs • Tai Chi for Arthritis

16. Fundraising Events-Indiana Chapter • Arthritis Walk • Bone Bash • Jingle Bell Run • Chapter Specific Events • Wine Festivals, 8 Ball Tournament, Tail Gate Fundraisers

17. Education and Awareness • Educational Materials • Health Fairs • Instructor Training • Physician Referral Service • Scholarship Programs • AgrAbility

18. Indiana Chapter AgrAbility Projects • Arthritis and Agriculture Brochure • Plain Facts Brochure • Gaining Ground on Arthritis DVD • Spanish Fotonovela • Arthritis and Agriculture Website • Arthritis Community of Interest • Health Fairs, Auctions, Fairs, Conferences • Public Service Media- Ad Council 2010 • Educator’s Resource Kit

19. California (4): San Diego, Southern CA (San Diego), Northern CA (San Francisco), Northeast (Sacramento, CA) Colorado & Wyoming: Rocky Mtn. Chapter, Denver, CO Georgia Chapter: Atlanta Idaho & Utah: Utah Chapter, Salt Lake City, UT Illinois (2): Greater Chicago (Chicago, IL), Greater Illinois (Peoria, IL) Kansas Chapter: Wichita Michigan Chapter: Troy Maryland & Delaware: Maryland Chapter, Owings Mills, MD Mississippi Chapter: Ridgeland Minnesota Chapter: St. Paul Texas: Greater Southwest (Phoenix, AZ), Texas Chapter (Dallas) AF Offices- AgrAbility States

20. Missouri: Greater Kansas City Chapter: Prairie Village, KS Nebraska Chapter: Omaha Oklahoma: Eastern OK Chapter, Tulsa, OK Pennsylvania (3): East Central (Philadelphia), Central (Harrisburg), Western (Pittsburgh) Ohio (4): Central (Hilliard), Northwestern (Chicago), Ohio River Valley (Cincinnati), Northeastern (Cleveland) Tennessee Chapter: Nashville Kentucky Chapter: Ohio River Valley Chapter, Cincinnati, OH Vermont: Northern/Southern New England Chapter, Rocky Hill, CT Virginia Chapter: Richmond West Virginia: Maryland and Ohio River Valley Chapters (Cincinatti) Wisconsin Chapter: West Allis AF Offices- AgrAbility States

21. National Office P.O. Box 7669Atlanta, GA 30357 1-800-283-7800 www.arthritis.org Indiana Chapter 615 N. Alabama St Suite 430 Indianapolis, IN 46204 1-800-783-2342 317-879-0321 317-876-5608 Fax www.arthritis.org/indiana Arthritis Foundation