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JASA Bay Eden Older Adult Center - Arthritis

Wed, May 06

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Bay Eden Neighborhood Senior Center

Arthritis means redness and swelling (inflammation) of a joint. A joint is where 2 or more bones meet. There are more than 100 different arthritis diseases. Rheumatic diseases include any condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or bones.

JASA Bay Eden Older Adult Center - Arthritis
JASA Bay Eden Older Adult Center - Arthritis

Time & Location

May 06, 2026, 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Bay Eden Neighborhood Senior Center, 1220 E 229th St, Bronx, NY 10466, USA

About the event

Arthritis means redness and swelling (inflammation) of a joint. A joint is where 2 or more bones meet. There are more than 100 different arthritis diseases. Rheumatic diseases include any condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or bones.
Arthritis means redness and swelling (inflammation) of a joint. A joint is where 2 or more bones meet. There are more than 100 different arthritis diseases. Rheumatic diseases include any condition that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling in joints, muscles, tendons, ligaments, or bones.

Managing arthritis involves reducing joint pain and stiffness through a combination of lifestyle changes, exercise, and medical treatment. Key self-care includes maintaining a healthy weight to reduce pressure on joints, using hot/cold therapies, staying physically active with low-impact exercises, and using assistive devices for support.

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La artritis se refiere al enrojecimiento y la hinchazón (inflamación) de una articulación. Una articulación es el punto donde se unen dos o más huesos. Existen más de 100 enfermedades artríticas diferentes. Las enfermedades reumáticas abarcan cualquier afección que provoque dolor, rigidez e hinchazón en las articulaciones, los músculos, los tendones, los ligamentos o los huesos.

El manejo de la artritis implica reducir el dolor y la rigidez articular mediante una combinación de cambios en el estilo de vida, ejercicio y tratamiento médico. El autocuidado fundamental incluye mantener un peso saludable para reducir la presión sobre las articulaciones, utilizar terapias de frío y calor,…


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