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Community Resources for People with Arthritis (South-Western Ontario/London)

Note: St.Joseph's Health Care Centre does not endorse or support any particular products or community equipment vendors. Those purchasing equipment from any vendor should ensure they are well informed about the product before purchasing or renting the equipment.

Appeals, Advocacy and Legal Advice: counselling, mediation, free advice to low-income families, ombudsperson.
Assistive Devices: for home modifications, new and used medical equipment, funding for equipment.
Cleaning and Home Support Services: Home-based occupational and physical therapy, home cleaners, home nurses, monitoring services.
Clothing and Grooming Stores and Assistance: Adapted clothing, thrift stores, home hair-cut and grooming services.
Employment Services: agencies for persons with restrictions, employment insurance, career centres, skills development.

Family and Parenting Services: family counselling, family health, childcare information.
Financial Assistance: Ontario benefits plans, Veterans affairs, disability support information.
Food Delivery, Food Bank: Help with food delivery and costs.
Housing Modifications and Housing Support: Mortgage help, housing access information, home modifications and assistance for home modifications.
Information Services: Tourism, basic health information, peer counselling.
Orthotics and Shoe Stores: Orthotics and footcare information. Where to buy shoes in London.
Prescription Drugs: Drug benefits and assistance programs in Ontario.
Seniors Groups: Seniors community centres and groups.
Support Groups: Arthritis Society, Arthritis Foundation and related support networks.
Swimming Pools: Pools in and around London with prices and temperatures.
Transportation - Taxi Services, Vehicle Modifications, Disability Driving
Wellness, Fitness and Health Clubs: Tai Chi, massage therapy, fitness and health clubs.



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