Arthritis, the labour market, the increase in part-time jobs and appropriate adaptation
Hrönn Stefánsdóttir writes: In May, the Arthritis Society has been running its awareness month to draw attention to arthritis and rheumatic diseases and the wide-ranging impact they have on the patient and those closest to them. Arthritis not only affects physical well-being and quality of life, but it also affects all aspects of life, including the ability […]
Arthritis May 2025
Hrönn Stefánsdóttir Promoting prevention, education and awareness In May, the Arthritis Society of Iceland focuses on shedding light on one of the most common chronic health conditions of our time – arthritis. Arthritis May is dedicated to all those who have arthritis and to those who support them in their daily lives. This is a time to encourage education, empathy and new […]
The Arthritis Society presents Casa Heddy, the arthritis and wellness hotel in Lanzarote.
● One of the first health and rehabilitation resorts in the Canary Islands ● Built by the Norwegian Heddy Astrup in 1975 for individuals with mobility impairments who require climate therapy ● More than 60,000 guests from Norway and other European countries have benefited from a stay at Casas Heddy ● 50 years later, we continue to serve […]
The School of Rheumatology
Handball and waxing – a few places left
Spinal cord
(Axial spondyloarthritis/Ankylosing spondylitis, AS)
Occupational therapy at the Arthritis Association of Iceland
From 1 August, the Arthritis Society will offer occupational therapy at its premises. The purpose of the Arthritis Society's occupational therapy is to help people maintain and improve their mobility, thereby enhancing their quality of life. Occupational therapist Guðbjörg Guðmundsdóttir has over 20 years' experience as an occupational therapist in various fields, such as with the elderly, people with disabilities, and individuals with mental health issues, and has been a part-time lecturer at the University […]
Occupational therapy in the autumn
Stefán Magnússon, Executive Director, and Svava Arnarsdóttir at the association's office. Next autumn, the Arthritis Association will be offering occupational therapy. The purpose of the Arthritis Society's occupational therapy is to help people maintain and improve their mobility, thereby enhancing their quality of life. Occupational therapist Guðbjörg Guðmundsdóttir will start working for the Arthritis Society of Iceland in August 2025. Guðbjörg will be the Head of Occupational Therapy at the Arthritis Association. She has over 20 years of experience […]
Introduction of the Arthritis Society of Iceland at Alvotech
The Arthritis Society of Iceland held a presentation about the society at Alvotech this week. Hrönn Stefánsdóttir, chairwoman of the Arthritis Society, and Katrín Þórarinsdóttir, consultant physician at the Rheumatology Department, gave presentations to Alvotech staff. Stefán Magnússon, the Executive Director of the Arthritis Society, then sold raffle tickets like there was no tomorrow. Alvotech plans to help us increase the visibility of the Arthritis Society so that everyone with arthritis in Iceland […]
Rheumatoid arthritis
(Rheumatoid Arthritis, RA)