Types of arthritis
There are over 100 different types of arthritis; some forms of arthritis are rare, while others, such as osteoarthritis, are much more common.
There are several symptoms of arthritis, the most common ones being stiff, painful and inflamed joints and swelling in the affected areas.
It affects more than 900,000 people in Ireland – people of all ages can get it, and it accounts for one in three visits to a GP.
Caring for someone with arthritis
Looking after and caring for someone with arthritis is a challenge.
Striking the right balance between providing support and motivation without being over protective can often be difficult.
As a caregiver, you also probably have many questions about arthritis – What is it?
What can be done to manage it and what can I do to help?
We're here to support you
Our specialist mobility and arthritis care is provided in your own home by our CAREGivers helping you live well at home.
Whatever your specialist healthcare needs, we are here to support you.
From help with the shopping, doing the laundry, meal preparation, accompanying you to clinic appointments, to personal care such as help with toileting, washing or getting dressed, we can provide a range of ways to help you stay happy at home.
CAREGiver training
At Home Instead, our unique training programmes ensure that our CAREGivers have ongoing access to excellent material, from the basics such as infection control and medication management to specialised topics such as caring for a client with arthritis.
Best practice
Training is delivered online and in face-to-face settings, ensuring CAREGivers are kept up to date with best practice.
Our CAREGivers also have access to excellent content provided by other organisations such as the HSE and Tusla.
And they are inducted in the quality systems and standards which set us apart from other care providers and ensure that your loved one is in the best possible hands.