Arthritis Foundation: Frequently Asked Questions
Does the Arthritis Foundation endorse products or treatments?
The Arthritis Foundation does not endorse products, services or particular treatments.
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How does Arthritis Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter utilize the contributions?
To get more information on how Arthritis Foundation, Massachusetts Chapter uses contributions, please email bturner@arthritis.org . You can also visit our website at http://grandprix.kintera.org/ or call us at - for more information.
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Does the Arthritis Foundation give financial help to people who can't afford medicine?
While the Arthritis Foundation does not provide funds directly to individuals, we are working with Congress to achieve greater prescription drug coverage by Medicare. Many pharmaceutical companies have programs to provide medicines at reduced cost or free of charge. You can find them through the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America ( http://www.phrma.org ) directory of such programs. Your doctor can also contact the manufacturer to help you determine your eligibility for assistance.
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What does the Arthritis Foundation do with the money I donate?
The Arthritis Foundation is committed to helping the 70 million Americans with arthritis
and chronic joint symptoms
in many ways. Your support helps us fund research across the country into the causes and treatments of arthritis; create and deliver educational, exercise and emotional support programs; produce free brochures; work on the local, state and national levels to institute new policies that will increase arthritis research funding, ...
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Can someone from the Arthritis Foundation testify as an expert in a court case?
Arthritis Foundation personnel do not testify as experts in court cases or conduct official research for use in court. Exercise Programs
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How does Arthritis Foundation, Texas Chapter utilize the contributions?
To get more information on how Arthritis Foundation, Texas Chapter uses contributions, please email texasarthritiswalks@hotmail.com . You can also visit our website at http://www.kintera.org/faf/home/default.asp?ievent=123588 or call us at - for more information.
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Has the ALEVE package been tested by the Arthritis Foundation ®?
YES. The ALEVE cap was tested and received the Arthritis Foundation Commendation Seal. The cap also passed the strict guidelines and test protocol of the Consumer Product Safety Commission for child-resistant packaging.
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Is there an Arthritis Foundation office near me? Are there exercise and education programs near my home?
The Arthritis Foundation has chapters throughout the country. The easiest way to find the office nearest you is by using our handy ZIP code Chapter Directory . In addition to addresses and phone numbers, you'll find information about programs, fundraising events and local news about people with arthritis.
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If I donate to the Arthritis Foundation, did I join the Let's Move Together movement?
Not necessarily. People can join the movement by committing to participate in their local 2009 Arthritis Walk and to move daily for better health. Join the movement today. If you have any other questions or comments about Let's Move Together , please email LetsMoveTogether@arthritis.org
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Not necessarily. People can join the movement by committing to participate in their local 2009 Arthritis Walk and to move daily for better health. Join the movement today. If you have any other questions or comments about Let’s Move Together , please email LetsMoveTogether@arthritis.org .
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Can the Arthritis Foundation help me pay for assistive devices, such as special equipment to use in my house?
There are many programs to help pay for some or all such equipment. The best places to get information are Abledata (http://www.abledata.com), Medicare (http://www.medicare.gov) or your state's Medicaid office. Local Resources
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Can the Arthritis Foundation provide information about how much or how little medicine I should be taking? What's my correct dosage?
Dose sizes are determined based on a variety of factors specific to each person, such as body weight and particular symptoms. Your doctor or pharmacist, using your particular information, can give you guidance about which dosage is right for you.
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I have an idea for a new arthritis treatment. Will the Foundation endorse it?
The Arthritis Foundation does not endorse specific products or treatments, nor do we fund or manufacture production of particular products. We do, however, have a grants process through which we fund over 300 researchers a year who are engaged in basic scientific research.
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