For maximum health benefit, all eight classes should be attended. PACE courses will be scheduled for the spring and ASHC courses for the fall of this year. Due to enrollment limits, registration will be done on a first come basis. Arthritis can occur in males and females of all ages. About 37 million people in America have arthritis of some kind, which is almost 1 out of every 7 people.
Arthritis is a disease that can affect one or more joints in our bodies.
In some forms of arthritis the joints become inflamed, in others they do not. Arthritis can also develop as a complication of another disease caused by a virus, bacteria, or fungus. Altogether there are more than 100 kinds of arthritis, and there are many different diseases that can cause it. ASHC teaches people with arthritis to help them become self-managers of their arthritis through lecture and interaction with other members in the class. Participants are encouraged to openly share their ideas and experiences during class.