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I am an RN in England but have a friend in Ontario whom is caring for their mother.

The mother is in pain with severe arthiritis. I woundered if there is help available re pain control and also assistance with aids for daily living,,or just a home assessment to maximise the quality of life?

I said i would try to find out for them

Thank you

Annie Nixon

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Your friend should contact the local Community Care Assess Centre as they are organization that contracts out home care.

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thanks for the reply:cool: :nurse: :o

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What type of tx. is she rec'g for her RA?

Enbrel subcu. injection biweekly have been helpful with pts. Some have had a 70% reduction in joint pain, swelling, etc...It is a new therapy (within) the last couple of years. It is costly but she may qualify re: severity of her condition.

Neoral (cyclosporin) has also been used for tx. of RA.

The CCAC ref. from "nurseman" is a great start. She may also benefit from contacting there local Arthritis Society as well.

Hope this helps.

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