Life Hacks
A collection of simple low cost ideas to help you manage different activities.
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Helpful resources
Pacing
Pacing can help you balance the needs of daily life with the effects of living with arthritis.
Joint Protection
There are a number of different ways to protect your joints, including pacing. For more information about joint protection click the link below.
Fatigue and arthritis
Fatigue is a feeling of both physical and mental tiredness. Many people with arthritis experience fatigue, no matter what they have been doing or how much sleep they get.
Fatigue and arthritis
Symptom Diary
A symptom diary is a tool which people can use to record their symptoms in a clear and structured way.
Keeping a symptom diary can help you:
- Manage arthritis in daily life.
- Talk with your health care team.
- Find patterns.
- identify changes.
- Track your progress.
Contact our information line on 1800 011 041 for a hard copy version or for more information.
Symptom Diary
Stress and arthritis
Sleep and pain
Intimacy and arthritis
Sometimes the physical and emotional symptoms associated with arthritis can affect relationships, including sexual expression and enjoyment. However, there are ways to overcome these challenges.
To learn more about how to manage this aspect of your life download the information sheet which provides general information on how to maintain sexual intimacy while living with arthritis. Further sources of information are also listed.
