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Get the help you need living with arthritis
There are over nine million Britons living with arthritis according to the charity Arthritis Care.
Arthritis is not a single medical condition and has over 100 forms, the most common being osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis. Despite the wide range of types of arthritis, there are several
commonly observed
symptoms including:
- pain
- stiffness
- restricted movements of the joints
- inflammation and swelling
- warmth and redness of the skin over the joint
As a result, many daily tasks can become more difficult, particularly where the arthritis affects the hands and dexterity is lost.
Many people find that with a little assistance in daily routines, life can be so much easier. This can include activities such as:
- Helping with exercises to keep the joints moving
- Encouraging non-physical activities to occupy the mind
- Encouraging healthy eating
- Performing activities that tend to put excessive use on certain joints (from opening tin cans to bringing in the shopping)
- Monitoring for signs of depression or fatigue
For more information about arthritis, please refer to our arthritis fact sheet and please feel free to contact us for more advice or support.
Helping Mary to live with arthritis
Mary suffers from arthritic hands. She has been finding many everyday tasks increasingly difficult much to her annoyance. Things like sewing buttons back onto blouses and sometimes cooking.
She contacted Cura Care following a recommendation from a friend who has used us. Mary asked for someone to come round to do her housework, occasionally cook her a meal and keep her company. However, she was adamant that she wanted the same carer continuously. Mary had previously used a different home care agency that alternated carers regularly and often sent her people who she had communication difficulties with. We delved deeper into the type of carer she wanted and did not want and made sure we assigned someone that met her requirements.
Mary has formed a good bond with Fiona, her carer, and says she is glad she switched to Cura Care on the grounds that we listened to what she wanted and made sure we delivered it.
Mary suffers from arthritic hands. She has been finding many everyday tasks increasingly difficult much to her annoyance. Things like sewing buttons back onto blouses and sometimes cooking.
She contacted Cura Care following a recommendation from a friend who has used us. Mary asked for someone to come round to do her housework, occasionally cook her a meal and keep her company. However, she was adamant that she wanted the same carer continuously. Mary had previously used a different home care agency that alternated carers regularly and often sent her people who she had communication difficulties with. We delved deeper into the type of carer she wanted and did not want and made sure we assigned someone that met her requirements.
Mary has formed a good bond with Fiona, her carer, and says she is glad she switched to Cura Care on the grounds that we listened to what she wanted and made sure we delivered it.
