If you, or someone you know, suffers from osteoarthritis pain or deformities in the hands, wrists, elbows or shoulders, please join Kim Odell, OTR/L for a discussion about self-care and easy-to-perform techniques to ease discomfort and improve mobility in the hands and upper extremities. According to the Arthritis Foundation, 32.5 million adults in America with osteoarthritis woke up in pain today. Come learn about techniques, devices, and splints, that can help balance daily activities and exercises with pain management. Enjoy an engaging class and have information/samples to take home. Self-care is conservative care and is often the first line of care prescribed by occupational therapists. Instructor Kim Odell is an Occupational Therapist with thirty-plus years clinical experience. She is licensed in the state of Maine, and retired from general practice, but enjoys providing community education sessions. Instructor Mary Woodbury has thirty years' clinical experience as a hand therapist providing specialized therapeutic treatment of the hand and upper extremities, including shoulders and neck. She holds an advanced designation as a Certified Hand Therapist, CHT.