and collective strength we derive from God,
“Now all glory to God, who is able to
keep you from falling away and will bring
you with great joy into his glorious presence
without a single fault.” – Jude 24 (NLT)
Encouraging one another is an essen-
tial part of helping someone manage life
with arthritis. Pain can often be the most
challenging part of living with arthritis. Be
mindful of the pain and fatigue often asso-
ciated with this debilitating condition as
family members come together to celebrate
life events in May!
For more information, consult with your doctor and/or visit these websites:
Centers for Disease Control/CDC: www.cdc.gov/arthritis/interventions/index.htm
Arthritis Foundation: www.arthritis.org
Be sure to invite a family member or friend to learn more about arthritis!
Mary Shaw-Ridley, PhD, MCHES is a health education professional with over 25 years of experi-
ence. She is the President of Shaw & Associates, LLC, a health & education consulting group. She is
also Chair and Professor of the Department of Behavioral & Environmental Health at a new School
of Public Health/Jackson State University.
20 HimPower May 2018