Arthritis Health Center

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At 76, Bev is not showing any signs of slowing down. When she’s not working in her garden or cooking her famous potato soup, she’s helping to set up monthly support group meetings or a local conference on arthritis.

She says that it’s important to get involved and learn about your health problem. She encourages people to stay active, keep in touch with family and friends, and ask for help when they need it.

"There are so many things in our life that we can control," says Bev. "And there are big things that we can't control. But if we assume control of the things that we can, at least we feel like we're doing something to make our lives better."

Bev's story reflects her experiences as told in an interview. The photograph is not of Bev, to protect her privacy.

For more information, see the topic Osteoarthritis.