NEW from Dr. Peter V. Rabins, acclaimed author and geriatric psychiatrist at Johns Hopkins — and one of the nation’s leading experts on the care and management of patients with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Dear Friend:

Do you know where most of the millions of people who have Alzheimer’s disease live? At home — where family and friends provide almost 75% of their care.

That’s why caregiving has been called the fastest growing unpaid profession in the United States.

According to the National Alliance for Caregiving, during the past year more than 67 million Americans provided care to a family member, friend, or loved one, many of whom are suffering from different stages of Alzheimer’s disease or some other type of dementia.

If you’re a caregiver, you know first-hand what it’s like: Getting swept up in a flurry of tasks — bathing, shopping, cooking, feeding, making arrangements for medical care, managing behavioral problems, making decisions for the ill person that you have never had to consider before — while simultaneously trying to cope with your own anxieties and fears.

Or perhaps you’re facing a situation where you’re likely to become a caregiver — and you’re wondering how you can make the many difficult decisions that anyone who steps into this demanding role has to confront.

It’s an extremely hard job — and often it feels like you’re in it alone. But you’re not.

At Johns Hopkins we understand the emotional and physical challenges that come with dementia because we work with patients and caregivers JUST LIKE YOU every day.

With YOU in mind, we asked two world-renowned Alzheimer’s specialists — Dr. Peter Rabins and Dr. Ann Morrison — to write this practical, no-nonsense guide, Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease: A Guide for the Home Caregiver. This comprehensive special report provides detailed, authoritative advice on how to successfully manage your day-to-day responsibilities — to your patient and to yourself.  

This information is so crucial that Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease is available instantly as a digital PDF download. Just click the order button below and in a few moments your guide will be delivered to your email address. It’s that simple! 

Advice That’s Practical, Compassionate… and Authoritative

Reading Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease is like sitting down with a wise and trusted friend and talking about the many issues you face: how to organize your home so it’s safe… proper methods for managing your patient’s personal care, like bathing… strategies to handle aggression and other behavioral problems.  

You will also find guidance on some of the larger decisions you may face as a caregiver — from confronting the need to curtail a loved one’s driving to the many considerations that surface in deciding whether to move someone to a nursing home or other residential care facility.

You’ll quickly discover that what sets Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease apart from other books is its warmth and deeply personal tone. 

This 134-page report provides in-depth discussions on every essential topic where you can benefit from expert advice, including:

• When It’s Time to Take Away the Car Keys
• Modifying the Home for People With Dementia
• Personal Care for the Dementia Patient
• Dealing with Alzheimer’s Troubling Behavior Problems
• Caregiving From Afar
• When Caring Takes Its Toll on the Dementia Caregiver
• Deciding to Move a Loved One into Residential Care

Aggression, Agitation, Shouting, Hallucinations…
How to Handle Aberrant Behaviors

Many people think of Alzheimer’s as strictly a memory-stealing ailment. But as a caregiver, you know that it may also unleash difficult-to manage behaviors. In our guide, Dr. Rabins addresses frequently asked questions on troubling Alzheimer’s behaviors. For example:

• What happens when an Alzheimer’s patient becomes overwhelmed?
• What environmental changes can trigger a negative reaction?
• As a caregiver, what can you do to minimize catastrophic incidents?
• How can you safely manage a patient who becomes physically aggressive?
• Should you ever use physical force to deal with a behavior problem?
• What causes vocalizations, such as yelling or constantly calling out?
• What are the best tactics for handling delusions or hallucinations?

Caregiver Burnout Takes a Toll
Here’s Help From Dr. Rabins…

Feeling overwhelmed? Caregivers have been described as “hidden patients” because many of their own emotional and physical needs go unattended while they provide care to others. Perhaps you’ve wondered:

• Will my bottled up feelings of frustration and anger lead to “stress-related illness”?
• Is it wrong for me to feel angry while providing care for a loved one with dementia?
• What should I do when my patient acts out in an embarrassing way in public?
• Should friends and neighbors be told that a loved one has Alzheimer’s?
• How can I get over my feelings of guilt for wishing I didn’t have this big responsibility?
• I sometimes feel sad and discouraged and even begin to cry. What can I do?
• I feel like I’m facing this all alone. Where can I find support?
• I have trouble concentrating and don’t sleep well. Could I be depressed?
• Should my patient be included in the decision to move to a long term care facility?
• How do I get over my feelings of grief now that I’ve placed my loved one in a nursing home?

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease discusses these and other caregiver concerns. And that’s just the start. 

When is it time to take away the car keys? Dr. Rabins explains why Alzheimer’s patients lose the ability to drive and how you should address the driving issue. He explores:

What the car represents to an older person… signs you should watch for when determining a loved one’s driving competence… how to find a driving rehabilitation specialist in your area… how to initiate the conversation about driving competence with the Alzheimer’s patient.

Modifying the home for patients with dementia. In this important chapter, Dr. Morrison discusses caregiver concerns, such as:

Is it safe to leave a person with dementia home alone… why do so many people fall at home… and how you can minimize chances of falling… safety precautions in the bathroom and kitchen, two of the most dangerous rooms in the house.

Personal Care and the Dementia Patient. Bathing and dressing are two of the most demanding daily chores for the caregiver. Dr. Morrison provides practical, straight-talking advice, including:

How to prepare the patient… what’s better: bath or shower… how to bathe the resistant patient… washing “private parts”… getting over the embarrassment factor… when is the best time to wash hair… techniques to trim toenails and fingernails… how often should you brush the teeth… managing incontinence… and much more.

Deciding to Move a Loved One into Residential Care. This is surely one of the hardest decisions a caregiver will face, and Dr. Rabins steers you through it with empathy and wisdom.

• How can you deal with the guilt you may feel when it comes time to place your loved one in a facility?
• How do you know when the time is right?
• What are your options?
• Internet resources
• What happens if your loved one refuses to go into a facility?
• What options exist to cover the cost of nursing home care?
• Will Medicare or Medicaid cover the cost of a nursing home?
• What are the key questions you should ask when choosing a nursing home?
• How often should you visit?

All This — PLUS Get a FREE Bonus Report With Your Order

As a special bonus when you order Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease, you’ll receive a second volume, Caregivers Ask the Expert: Questions from Alzheimer’s Caregivers Answered by Johns Hopkins Expert Peter V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H. – absolutely free! 

In this 36-page compendium, Dr. Rabins confronts head on the common special concerns, issues, and stresses of caregiving. You’ll read more than 65 real-life questions from caregivers — the same questions that are on YOUR mind now as you search for practical advice on living with a dementia patient.

Caregivers Ask the Expert presents questions on a wide range of topics, including:

Caregiving in perspective… coping with caregiver depression… easing bedtime agitation… confusion about place… Alzheimer’s medications and hypersexuality… sedating the patient… love versus sense of duty… the doll effect… “chemo brain”… daily brain quizzes… coping with urinary incontinence… hallucinations and night terrors… and much, much more.

We believe this information is so vital that we want you to have Caregivers Ask the Expert as an extra bonus gift from Dr. Rabins.

Expert Advice From America’s #1 Hospital

Caring for a Loved One with Alzheimer’s Disease is designed to give you unprecedented access to the expertise of the hospital ranked #1 of America’s Best Hospitals by U.S. News & World Report. Your report draws on the extensive experience of two leading Alzheimer’s specialists who understand the concerns of patients like you. You’ll meet: 

Peter. V. Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., the Richman Family Professor for Alzheimer’s and Related Diseases, is Professor of Psychiatry and Director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. He is also a member of the Berman Bioethics Institute of the Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Rabins’ research is focused on a study of the recognition and treatment of Alzheimer’s disease in the community and late-stage care for Alzheimer’s disease patients. Dr. Rabins is Medical Editor of the Johns Hopkins Memory Bulletin and the co-author of The 36-Hour Day (Warner Books), the best-selling guide for caregivers of patients with Alzheimer’s disease.

Ann S. Morrison, Ph.D., R.N., C.S., a faculty member of the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine, Division of Geriatric Psychiatry, is Director of The Johns Hopkins Memory Center Caregiver and Family Program, the Millicent Radlick Nurse Scholar at The Copper Ridge Institute (Sykesville, Maryland), and an Education Specialist for the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center at Johns Hopkins. Since 1986, she has been providing care for dementia patients and caregivers and lecturing nationally and internationally on the topic of Alzheimer’s disease research and care of the Alzheimer’s disease patient, caregiver, and family. Her research efforts have focused on dementia treatment, risk factors, and prevention of Alzheimer’s disease as well as on family and caregiver studies.

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Tim O’Brien, Publisher
The Johns Hopkins Special Reports Library

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Lyme disease is a disease that is spread through tick bites. It is caused by a type of bacterium known as borrelia burgdorferi, and it is typically spread by deer ticks, that carry the disease and spread it when feeding on the blood of animals or humans. People who live in regions where ticks or common and those who spend a lot of time in the grassy or wooded areas where ticks live and breed are most likely to be infected with Lyme disease. As a result, it is important to take precautions, such as using insect and tick repellant, when one is spending any time in such areas.

Afterward, it is also important to thoroughly check yourself for ticks, including areas like the groin and backs of the knees where ticks are known to hide. If you have been bitten by a tick, it is important to begin watching for the signs of Lyme disease immediately. When treated in the early stages, most people make a full recovery without the occurrence of long term complications. When left untreated, however, Lyme disease can lead to more severe problems.

Lyme disease is known to cause different symptoms from person to person, and the signs can also vary because the disease can affect various parts of the body. Though not everyone experience all of the same symptoms, the following are some of the most commonly experienced symptoms of Lyme disease. A rash that forms the shape of a bull’s-eye is one of the most common symptoms of Lyme disease, and it is experienced by 70 to 80% of those with the disease.

It typically begins as a small, red bump near the tick bite and expands and takes on the appearance of a bull’s-eye. Along with the rash, many people also experience flu-like symptoms like fever, chills, and body aches. Joint pain and swelling are also common when the disease is left untreated. It can also lead to neurological problems such as temporary paralysis of the face, weakness or numbness of the limbs, and impaired muscle movement. When left untreated, these symptoms can last for weeks, months, or even years.

Discover the latest treatments and medications
to help you manage your arthritis.

Direct from the arthritis experts at Johns Hopkins . . .

Your copy of the new 2010 Johns Hopkins ARTHRITIS White Paper is ready for you right now.

Dear Health Alerts Subscriber,

When you have arthritis, each day brings new challenges. That’s just part of what makes it such a difficult disease to manage.

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Gout

Ankylosing spondylitis

Bursitis

Fibromyalgia

Lupus

Lyme disease

If you suffer from from any of these painful conditions, you know how challenging it can be to find pain relief, and stay mobile and independent … how challenging it can be to stay in control of your condition … and how hard it is to find reliable information on the latest arthritis prevention and care breakthroughs.

Your age, your daily activities, your other health issues, the drug treatments you’re using, your exercise routine, over-the-counter remedies you try all affect the way you are going to feel at any given time.

Add to this the fact that there are more than 100 different conditions that fall under the heading of “Arthritis,” and you can see why it’s so difficult to get an accurate diagnosis, fine-tune your drug regimen, and make sure you’re getting the latest and best treatment as your condition — and your options — change.

But there is one thing that people who successfully manage their arthritis have in common:

They keep themselves fully informed and up-to-the-minute on new developments in the prevention, diagnosis and treatment of arthritis. They use this knowledge to work closely with their doctors to conquer pain, minimize restrictions, and maintain a good quality of life.

When you consider how much valuable time and money are lost because of the aches and pains, the stiff joints and the fatigue caused by arthritis (an estimated $128 billion annually) . . .

And when you realize how much money and hope are wasted on ineffective drug treatments, as well as pills and lotions that promise miracle cures where none exist . . .

You will understand why the specialists at Johns Hopkins decided to take action.

For you and for the other 46 million men and women living with arthritis, the experts at the hospital ranked #1 of America’s Best Hospitals created The Johns Hopkins White Papers. These timely publications deliver disease-specific intelligence that you can’t get any other way.

The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper is available for you right now, so you can access the expertise of America’s #1 Best Hospital as you look for answers to your most important arthritis health questions. Thanks to this special offer, you can get The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper now for only $19.95 as an instant PDF download. It comes complete with a money-back guarantee if you are not fully satisfied for any reason.

What follows is so important to your joint health and your physical well-being that I urge you to resist the temptation to “skim.” Only by reading what follows can you appreciate how The 2010 ARTHRITIS WHITE PAPER can change your life.

Groundbreaking new research
that’s NOT “For Doctors Only!”

This risk-FREE offer lets you explore what’s new in the rapidly changing world of arthritis prevention and treatment, from the comfort and privacy of your own home. Order now and be confident that your copy of The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper is backed with a full 100% money-back guarantee if you are not completely satisfied for any reason.

That’s right, a 100% money-back guarantee, because we are so certain this is cutting-edge information no arthritis sufferer should live without. Among this year’s highlights:

Vaccine safety for people with rheumatoid arthritis.

Excess weight and joint replacement surgery: Why it’s a bad mix.

How to fight the debilitating fatigue of rheumatoid arthritis.

The first new gout drug in more than 40 years.

The interesting relationship between your gums and your joints.

What to do about severe shoulder pain.

Latest advances in spondyloarthritis treatment.

The best exercises for knee osteoarthritis.

A new option for difficult-to-treat fibromyalgia.

Can you improve your arthritis symptoms with diet?

All in your copy of The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

And that’s just the beginning! The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper lets you closely monitor the latest research and understand clearly what it can mean for YOU.

What can you do to help your joints before it’s too late?

The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper gives you a thorough overview of what the medical field has learned in the past year about osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and several other arthritic conditions. This is essential reading no matter how long ago – or how recently – you were diagnosed with any of the following forms of arthritis:

Osteoarthritis

Rheumatoid arthritis

Gout

Ankylosing spondylitis

Fibromyalgia

Lyme Disease

Bursitis

Lupus

The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper is a natural extension of Johns Hopkins’s mission to translate the lessons of the laboratory and their groundbreaking research into the most effective treatments for anyone who has been diagnosed with some form of arthritis.

And to keep you informed of the wealth of Hopkins breakthroughs on arthritis prevention, plus medications, treatments, arthritis pain relief, and surgical options.

Thanks to a flood of recent research and landmark studies, people with arthritis now have a vast array of tools for fighting back against their condition. Today you have numerous options that have been medically proven to stop pain, restore joint flexibility, and slow the rate of further decline. But how to choose what’s right for YOU? How can you separate fact from fiction, helpful from hype, or even harmful? Johns Hopkins’ specialists outline the most important findings for you in The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper so you can make the most informed choices possible for you, and your loved ones.

Are you sick and tired of putting up with the pain?

Arthritis is one of the most common chronic health problems in America, affecting an estimated one out of five adults.

It is also the #1 cause of disability in women, and the #2 cause for men after back or spine problems.

If you are sick and tired of living with the pain of arthritis, I urge you to pay close attention. I’m about to tell you why Johns Hopkins rheumatologists (doctors who specialize in treating arthritis) are so optimistic. What they have discovered. And what they now recommend to people who aren’t content with treatments that don’t bring sufficient relief.

If you are encouraged by what you read, you can tap into the world-famous Johns Hopkins expertise from the comfort and privacy of your own home right now by ordering and downloading The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper risk-FREE.

It is available to you as an instant download you can begin reading right away, so you can take control of your health NOW.

You won’t find a more comprehensive round-up of the latest arthritis information and research in one single volume.

We have redefined the term “informed consumer.”

Since the first Johns Hopkins White Paper was published, hundreds of thousands of Americans have stopped making decisions based on old information. Misinformation. And just plain bad advice.

With the Johns Hopkins specialists to guide you, it is now truly possible to know what’s best. Accurate. Responsible. Safe. Effective. At last, you can be a truly informed consumer.

If even one of the following describes your situation in any way, you owe yourself a risk-free look at The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

You are among the estimated 46 million Americans who have been diagnosed with some form of arthritis.

You have reached the age of 40, the point by which almost every man and woman has experienced at least occasional joint pain and stiffness.

You or someone you love hope to find a better way to manage arthritis symptoms so the disease interferes less with your enjoyment of your life.

You are concerned about the medications you currently take and want to understand them better, as well as explore newer and better alternatives.

You want to know about effective alternatives so you can safely try nonprescription therapies that have been shown to work.

You live with or care for someone whose comfort or mobility is impacted by arthritis.

When you have arthritis, it affects so many other areas of your body and so many aspects of your life.

Arthritis doesn’t merely affect the joints. Arthritis and arthritis pain also impacts so many other areas of your body and so many aspects of your life.

Arthritis and your long-term well-being

Arthritis is a long-term condition that needs to be skillfully managed over time. But the good news is that we are learning more and more about arthritis and developing promising new treatments every day. The 2010 ARTHRITIS White Paper offers new hope even to those of you who have suffered with arthritis for many years. Learn how to control your symptoms, and perhaps even slow the progression of the disease. And what side effects related to your arthritis you need to watch out for. Highlights in The 2010 ARTHRITIS White Paper includes:

How osteoarthritis affects the joints — illustrated discussion of the gradual deterioration of cartilage that leads to osteoarthritis (page 37)

Is your joint pain due toosteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis? Our helpful chart outlines the main differences between the two. (page 9)

Up-to-date chart of commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDS) — includes drug type, average daily dosage, how to take, precautions, common side effects. (page 16)

New research on the heart risks of NSAIDS. (page 21)

Getting ready for joint replacement surgery? Read this article first. (page 24)

Reverse shoulder replacement surgery — a new option for some types of shoulder arthritis. (page 30)

Claim your FREE Special Report –
Active Living with Arthritis

It can take some trial and error to find the best medications, and your treatment needs may change over time. The more you know the better you’ll be able to manage your condition. And work in conjunction with your doctor to discuss which of the new treatments and medications are best for YOU.

That’s where The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper can help. Discover the latest news in the world of arthritis, direct from Johns Hopkins’ specialists, and how these breakthroughs can make a difference to you NOW. And all this timely information is available to you right now as an instant download you can order now and start reading in minutes!

The impact of arthritis upon every aspect of your daily life is significant. Consider for a minute some of the ways in which arthritis affects you right now. Then read on to see how you can find relief, FREE.

That’s right, completely FREE. Order now and you will receive a FREE Special Report, yours to keep just for trying The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper. This is information you can use every day, day after day:

When you get out of bed in the morning.

We invited a Johns Hopkins senior physical therapist to give you her “exercise prescription” that gets stiff joints moving in a gentle, effective way. She will share them with you in your FREE Special Report titled Active Living with Arthritis.

When you have to open a jar, hold a pencil or tie your shoes.

We invited a Johns Hopkins senior occupational therapist to reveal her Top 20 gadgets and gizmos that take the pain and struggle out of buttons, cereal boxes, car door handles and other daily hurdles. You will find them in Active Living with Arthritis.

When you want to go for a walk without pain.

We invited Johns Hopkins experts to show you how the right kind of orthotics, made and worn correctly, can redistribute weight, absorb shock and minimize pain in the feet, shins, knees and lower back. Another good reason to get your hands on a free copy of Active Living with Arthritis.

How you dread a long car trip or cramped plane ride.

We asked the specialists at Johns Hopkins for their best non-drug strategies to keep stiffness and pain from coming along for the ride. Their suggestions will help you minimize the stress on your joints when sitting in cramped seats, struggling with your luggage, and other factors intervene. Don’t even think about taking a business trip or vacation until you’ve consulted your free copy of Active Living with Arthritis.

How you’ve had to cut back on favorite activities and may even be considering a move to a drier climate.

We asked Johns Hopkins rheumatologists for a “reality check” on whether cold and damp climates actually make arthritis worse. Is there an arthritis-proof environment? What does the latest research show?

All this and more is yours in your FREE Special Report, Active Living with Arthritis, our gift to you just for trying The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper. It’s packed with our smartest, simplest arthritis pain relief tips that don’t require a prescription, don’t have harmful side effects, and can be safely and easily incorporated into your arthritis treatment plan with noticeable results.

You can get this Special Report FREE as an instant download along with your White Paper when you examine the new The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

Arthritis-busters that put you back in control of your life

Why should you suffer a minute longer when newer, better, safer ways to live with arthritis are available right now? The Johns Hopkins White Papers are written expressly for YOU, the intelligent layman, not for someone with an M.D. or Ph.D. You get the facts you need, along with clear and specific recommendations from Johns Hopkins specialists.

The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper will serve as your “early alert” to information that might not reach you through other books or media on arthritis for YEARS. Learn about:

Three topical analgesics you might try for temporary arthritis pain relief — counter-irritants, salicylates, and capasaicin preparations. (page 22)

Important steps you can take to reduce your risk of needing knee repacement surgery. (page 23)

New research on the benefits progressive strengthening following knee replacement (page 27).

Should you consider hip resurfacing rather than hip replacement? (page 29).

How rheumatoid arthritis affects your joints — an illustrated discussion. (page 37)

Foods you should avoid if you have rheumatoid arthritis. (page 39)

The truth about vaccine safety for people with rheumatoid arthritis. (page 40)

The connection between joint disease and gum disease. (page 44).

An effective new drug for rheumatoid arthritis. (page 49).

A note of precaution before you take advice on anything to do with arthritis—or any aspect of your health, for that matter:

Be sure you consider the source. Check the credentials of the experts before accepting any of their explanations or recommendations. There are too many hucksters and scam artists out there who prey on those in pain who are vulnerable to their promises.

Direct to you from the Medical Center ranked #1
of America’s Best Hospitals

For 20 consecutive years, the Johns Hopkins Hospital has headed the list of America’s Best Hospitals, as reported in U.S. News & World Report. You simply won’t find a more knowledgeable and trustworthy source of the medical information you require.

A tradition of discovery and medical innovation is the hallmark of Johns Hopkins research. Since its founding in 1889, The Johns Hopkins Hospital has led the way transferring the discoveries made in the laboratory to the administration of effective patient care.

It was a team of Johns Hopkins surgeons who performed the world’s first total knee replacement in 1971. No one has done more to earn the trust of the millions of men and women diagnosed with arthritis.

What’s true? What’s wishful thinking?
What’s just advertising hoopla and hype?

How much do you really know about controlling arthritis symptoms? So much of what’s written in the popular press or advertised on radio and TV has very little to do with what Johns Hopkins doctors know works best.

TRUE OR FALSE: You’ve heard that distance runners are destined to develop osteoarthritis. Will years of pounding really wear out an athletic person’s joints?

TRUE OR FALSE: When the COX-2 inhibitors, Vioxx and Bextra, were pulled off the market for causing cardiovascular problems, arthritis sufferers were deprived of a class of drugs that provided better pain relief than NSAIDs.

TRUE OR FALSE: A naturally-occurring compound called SAMe, found in all living cells, offers us an important new tool for controlling arthritis symptoms.

TRUE OR FALSE: Since rheumatoid arthritis “runs in the family,” it means that your children run a high risk of developing it if you have the genetic marker for the disease.

TRUE OR FALSE: Gout, often called “the disease of kings,” is caused by a diet rich in purines, which are found in alcohol and certain meats and seafoods.

Surprise! The answer to each question is “false.” Find out the truth, with the research behind it, when you order The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

You will be astonished how much is truly NEW about treating arthritis. Among the eye-opening new information in The 2010 ARTHRITIS White Paper:

Advice to manage RA-related fatigue and lessen it’s impact on your life.

Laser therapy to relieve RA pain — what is it and is it safe?

Update on spondyloarthritis — advances in understanding and treating these potentially debilitation conditions.

Gout medications in the pipeline.

Regardless of where you live, or how far you are from America’s #1-rated Best Hospital, you deserve to know about the latest drugs, innovative procedures, and new treatment options.

You can use your copy of The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper to understand the anatomy of your own joints. See how the complex system works. Witness what happens as the system begins to break down. Work with your own doctor for the best outcome.

You’ll get all this and more in your INSTANT DOWNLOAD of The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

4 words you will never have to say if you order now.

One reason Johns Hopkins created The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper was so you’d never have to say the following 4 words:

“I wish I’d known.”

Let Johns Hopkins’ experts tell you today – and not some day – how osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis affect your joints.

Find out – right NOW what are the 10 questions your doctor is likely to ask you in order to diagnosis whether you have osteoarthritis.

Discover – NOW, how heat and cold are used to reduce pain, another strategy that can help you exercise in comfort.

Explore – immediately – the recent developments that dramatically improve the prognosis for people with rheumatoid arthritis. Learn what to discuss with your doctor to be sure you are getting state-of-the-art drug treatment. All through your copy of The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

Learn – the moment your White Paper arrives about the three types of topical analgesics.

And, since prescription medications are only one component in the fight against arthritis pain, you will find out which over-the-counter remedies are worth including in your regimen.

Can any of those “Amazing Miracle Cures”
make you feel like a 25-year-old again?

We’ve all seen the ads, and paused to wonder. Could they make those claims if they’re not at least partially true?

Every pharmacy, every magazine, every search of the Internet turns up lotions and potions, supplements, devices and dietary aids, even magnets and jewelry, all claiming to erase arthritis aches and pains.

Do any of the nutritional or herbal products you see advertised really work? Which ones? Should you give them a try? And what’s the safest way to get started with the lowest risk of side effects?

Explore the fascinating but little-understood world of alternative arthritis remedies with Johns Hopkins doctors as your guides. You don’t have to fall victim to hoaxes and health scams when you can find out what the nation’s top arthritis experts have to say about…

Glucosamine and chondroitin. Learn how the recommendations have changed, and may differ depending on what kind of arthritis you have.

Acupuncture: Which types of arthritis may improve from the treatment, and which types don’t seem to be affected at all?

You’ll learn the truth about:

Yoga for flexibility and pain relief

Fish oil to relieve rheumatoid arthritis symptoms.

What the latest studies show about stress management and pain relief.

The role of electromagnetic field therapy in reducing osteoarthritis symptoms.

What you read in The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper reflects the expertise and vast experience of the nation’s #1 rated hospital and its renowned doctors.

The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper has been prepared
for your personal use by some of the most respected medical specialists in the field.

Medical Editor John A. Flynn, M.D., M.B.A., is a graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine, where he was selected to receive the Outstanding Young Physician Award. He completed his internship and residency at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, followed by a fellowship in clinical rheumatology.

Dr. Flynn is Professor of General Internal Medicine and Rheumatology and Clinical Director of the Division of General Medicine in the department of medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He recently received the Clinician Scholar Educator Award from the American College of Rheumatology and has published in such journals as Arthritis & Rheumatism, Arthritis Care & Research and The New England Journal of Medicine.

Simple, drug-free remedies
you can’t afford to overlook

Unfortunately, there still isn’t a cure for arthritis. Your comfort and mobility depend on the quality of the information you rely on, and how actively you get involved in doing what works.

Please don’t miss this chance to explore the wide range of nutritional, exercise and lifestyle choices that are known to improve comfort and mobility. You will find them in The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper.

The fact that you are reading this letter now tells me you are hungry for good, reliable information about a disease you live with every day of your life.

The 2010 Johns Hopkins Arthritis White Paper is uniquely able to inform and guide you through the large and small decisions you make concerning your health and comfort. It comes directly to you from the top-rated hospital in America and reflects the latest thinking from the medical specialists at Johns Hopkins.

Hard-to-find information
on the tough choices you face

Arthritis is a serious disease, and The 2010 ARTHRITIS WHITE PAPER is serious about helping you manage it well. Informative charts and sidebars provide the specific information to guide you through some of the tough decisions you may face in the months and years ahead. Look for:

A comparison chart of commonly used nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs), with guidelines for using them safely and avoiding unnecessary risk.

Safe ways to exercise when you have arthritis. How gentle workouts can help relieve pain and boost your spirits.

List of arthritis health information organizations and support groups.

A comparison chart of Commonly Used Traditional and Newer Disease-Modifying Anti-Rheumatic Drugs (DMARDS) and Corticosteroids.

A Glossary of arthritis terminology from arthroplasty to pannus to viscosupplementation. You and your doctor will communicate more clearly and you will understand more of what you read about the disease.

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