Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center

View a schedule of upcoming classes, leader trainings and meetings sponsored by the Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center

To view a list of classes by couse, location, and date click here .

To view a list of NEMO RAC Leader Trainings by couse, location, and date click here .

To view and print brochure for the CDSMP Leader Training for May-June 2014 in Kirksville click here.

 

 

To find out more information on specific programs being held in your region or to let your RAC know you have interest in attending a class, fill-out a program interest form today!

Program Interest - Take the first step!

Programa interés - Dar el paso!

Once you have completed this electronic form, you can print the form and mail to the Northeast RAC (address on page 2 of the form), or you can email it directly to your RAC.  To email, click on the envelope in the toolbar (Or "File">"Send File").  If you have difficulty emailing, please contact moarthritis@gmail.com.

Walk Your Way to Good Health!

Walk With Ease is your guide to walking for better health, improved fitness, and less pain!

Walk With Ease is a workbook designed to help you manage your arthritis by developing a walking plan that fits your specific needs.  However, you do not have to have arthritis to benefit from the program.  It is beneficial for anyone who wants to make walking a daily habit, especially if you have diabetes, heart disease, or other ongoing health conditions.  Research shows that walking is great for your joints and also helps improve the health of your heart, lungs, and bones. 

Walk With Ease will help you:

• Walk safely and comfortably
• Create a fitness program tailor-made for you
• Improve your flexibility, strength, and stamina
• Fight the I-don't-want-to-exercise blues
• Follow simple warm-up and cool-down stretches
• Keep track of your progress with a walking diary
• Motivate yourself to finally get in great shape
• Reduce pain and feel great

The Walk With Ease book is available to Missouri residents for FREE.  Click here to request your book and improve your health today or contact the Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center at 660-626-2049 or email nemrac@atsu.edu.  Walk With Ease groups classes are available in some areas. 

Northeast MO RAC Leader Trainings SPRING 2014

To see a list of NEMO RAC Leader Trainings by couse, location, and date click here.

To view and print brochure for the CDSMP Leader Training for May-June 2014 in Kirksville click here.

 

 

Looking for Answers? Request an Arthritis Toolkit

You can request the Arthritis Toolkit online and have it delivered to your front door!

Arthritis cannot be cured, but you can take steps toward living a healthier, happier, more comfortable life.  The Arthritis Toolkit helps people with arthritis, fibromyalgia, and osteoporosis learn how to manage problems caused by their condition, such as pain and fatigue.  You will design a program that fits your personal needs and works with your schedule.  You can successfully manage your health and reduce your symptoms.

When you request the toolkit, you will receive:

• The Arthritis Helpbook
• Relaxation and exercise CDs
• Information sheets that describe common problems along with helpful solutions
• Self-test that help you identify useful tools based on your personal needs
• Instructions for developing achievable Action Plans
• Illustrations of helpful exercises and hints for creating a personalized exercise program

The Arthritis Toolkit is available to Missouri residents on a loan basis for 6 weeks.  At the end of that time, explore other resources to help you maintain your success.  Click here to request an Arthritis Toolkit and take control of your health or contact the Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center at 660-626-2049 or nemrac@atsu.edu.

Also available Locally

You can also check out Arthritis Tool Kits from your local library or health department.  Find great tips, tools, and ideas to manage your chronic illness and live a healthier life! 

Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center Success Stories!

Check out some recent stories of success and achievement from participants in courses offered by the Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center, as well as stories of program achievement!

To read Joan's story, click here!

To read Kathy's story, click here!

The Northeast Missouri Regional Arthritis Center provides arthritis education and information to community groups, organizations, classes, professionals, or individuals. It is one of seven such centers established in Missouri by the Department of Health.

Counties served by the Northeast Center are: Clark, Lewis, Marion, Ralls, Scotland, Knox, Shelby, Schuyler, Adair, Macon, Putnam, Sullivan, Linn, Mercer, Grundy, and Livingston.

It is estimated that 1.2 million Missourians have rheumatic disease. The state program is designed to promote optimal quality of life for people with arthritis by increasing public knowledge regarding the need for early, accurate diagnosis and appropriate early treatment.

Educational information about the different types of arthritis and related conditions and ways to live well with arthritis is available to you and your community. See the list below.

• Exercise programs - Arthritis Foundation exercise class listings are available.
• Chronic Disease Self-Management - The Stanford University Patient Education Research Center Program is for those with arthritis, diabetes, heart disease, asthma or other chronic conditions. A resource guide is available to find a class in your area.
• Free pamphlets on a variety of subjects such as disease facts, medications, exercise, managing fatigue, stress or pain, and protecting the joints from stress. Displays can be provided.
• Community education - Featuring educational programs or displays for clubs, community organizations and religious groups, and health fairs.
• Referrals - For early diagnosis, treatment, and community resources. A list of area rheumatologists is available.
• Leader Training for evidence-based courses: Arthritis Foundation Exercise and Chronic Disease Self-Management Programs. Ask about leadership opportunities.
• Lending Library - The NEMO RAC office has a limited collection of books, periodicals, and videos available.