Key tools on the Road to Adult Arthritis Care website

In this special episode of Arthritis at Home, Kelly Lendvoy, ACE’s VP, Communications & Public Affairs, speaks with Drs. Michelle Batthish and Karen Beattie, and Matthew Sholdice – the McMaster University team that has launched a new online resource called the Road to Adult Arthritis Care. The website was co-created with youth, parents, and caregivers, to help young people living with arthritis confidently prepare for adult arthritis care.

 The McMaster team speak about the key tools found on the website:

• Youth Transition Road Map
  For teens aged 15–18 and young adults aged 18–25, this visual guide walks through what to expect, how to prepare, and how to take the lead in your care, from managing medications and appointments to planning for school, work, and relationships.
• Helping You Reach Your Transition Goals
  This tip- and hack-filled guide is packed with personal advice from youth who’ve already made the move to adult care. It offers ways to build confidence, learn new skills, and get organized.
• Parent & Caregiver Reference Guide
  Created with input from diverse families across Canada, this guide helps parents and caregivers know when and how to support — and when to step back — while staying connected as their young person becomes a more independent healthcare advocate.

Additional learning resources

• The Road to Adult Arthritis Care website
• Youth Transition Road Map
• Helping You Reach Your Transition Goals guide
• Parent and Caregiver Reference Guide