Arthritis Associations

There are a few arthritis associations in the world that dedicate their time and service towards finding a cure and helping people who suffer chronic pain from arthritis. 

The Arthritis Association is geared to help people who have minor to severe arthritis pain with real-life practical tips.  Depending where you live, chances are there is a chapter nearby.  Their purpose in life is to help the afflicted live a better life and let people realize there is an entire community of fellow arthritis sufferers and they are not in this alone.  Often their website has tips and tricks to dealing with certain forms of arthritis including gout, rheumatoid arthritis and psoriasis.

One of the primary functions of the Arthritis Associations is to provide relief and hope that their will eventually be a cure for those whose pain is chronic.  They also lobby to government agencies and corporations for support to help continually fund their cause.   They also sponsor annual outings and special events for people who have arthritis to get together and exchange ideas and information. 

Publicly funded, the Arthritis Associations sole existence is based on annual revenues donated from external resources and through memberships and affiliations with the Arthritis Association.  Companies that produce anti-inflammatory drugs donate revenues in exchange for their endorsements on their products.