P673 Teletext 673 Jan 7 01:35:34 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— SHARING THE PAIN The crippling condition arthritis is destructive enough for szfferers, but often their loved ones can also be victims. That's why the Arthritis and Rheumatism Council has called for this week to be dedicated to such families. Research commissioned by the organisation has revealed that the illness can lead to family break-ups. ——————————————————————————————————1/4—— What's on the telly tonight? 410 TRACE YOUR SERVICE PALS p683 Scrooge Gadabout Flashback ConnrctP673 Teletext 673 Jan 7 01:44:54 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— SHARING THE PAIN Arthritis Education Week aims to encourage families with a sufferer to talk more openly about the presszres the condition creates for everyone. Family members can find it difficult to know when to help and what to do because arthritis flares up and abates without warning. But this week the Arthritis and Rheumatism Council is suggesting some guidelines for sufferers and relatives. ——————————————————————————————————2/4—— Take a trip on the 'tisjr 470 A LOOK AT FAMILY FINANCES p540 Scrooge Gadabout Flashback ConnrctP673 Teletext 673 Jan 7 01:44:58 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— SHARING THE PAIN If you have arthritis, there are a number of things you can do: Keep your indjpjndjnce but find out your limitations. Pace yourself to do most when the pain and stiffness are lowest. Let others help. Don't struggle alone Think about your priorities, and rest during flare-ups. ——————————————————————————————————3/4—— What's on the telly tonight? 410 TRACE YOUR SERVICE PALS p683 Scrooge Gadabout Flashback ConnrctP673 Teletext 673 Jan 7 01:37:17 FOR ——————————————————— —————————— SHARING THE PAIN If somone in your family has arthritis there are some things you can do: Learn to recognisj the signs that the arthritis is particularly bad. Remjmbjr arthritis pain often marks people angry and depressed. Talk about the best ways to help. The Arthritis and Rheumatism Council PO Box 177, Chesterfield, S41 7TQ ——————————————————————————————————4/4—— That was the year that was 671 A LOOK AT FAMILY FINANCES x540 Scrooge Gadabout Flashback Connrct