Only 15 more days to buy a Cuppa CAPA!
Winter is around the corner, so buy your cuppa of CAPA coffee to stay caffeinated and warm! Don’t delay as there is only 15 more days to place your order. This delicious coffee can make a perfect Christmas or birthday present for friends and family. Learn more about all of the coffee options and donation process on the CAPA website!
Help us plan for 2025!
We want to hear from you to help us identify our priorities for 2025. How well are we doing? What more can we do to meet your needs? Take this short 10 minute survey (available in English and French) to share your views and what is important to people living with arthritis. For those who complete the survey, you will entered into a draw to be considered for three $50 Visa gift cards.
Advocating for access to protein-based COVID-19 vaccines
Many people living with inflammatory and other forms of autoimmune arthritis have reported to have serious side effects (e.g. long-term disease flares) to mRNA COVID-19 vaccines. Unfortunately, the federal government has not ordered any protein-based (non-mRNA) vaccines which will have a negative impact on patient access and health. CAPA President, Linda Wilhelm, has been advocating for access to these vaccines and has been featured on CBC news and the Investigative Journalism Foundation website.
What assistive devices do people with arthritis use?
Early in 2024, we worked with two occupational therapy students from McMaster University to launch a survey to understand how people with arthritis use assistive devices in daily life, like in the kitchen, bedroom, and bathroom. We are pleased to share a series of infographics that share key highlights of this survey. What assistive devices do you use to live independently with arthritis? Share the tools and life hacks that work for you with us directly by e-mail, or by posting to social media with our #Arthritis365 hashtag!
SAVE THE DATE!
Save the date for an education session planned on November 19 at 6:00 pm EDT about cardiovascular disease and arthritis. CAPA Medical Advisory Committee member, Dr. Bindee Kuriya, will present what we know and what practical steps you can take to manage these risks. She will be on hand to answer questions from participants – save the date in your calendar today!
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