Many things affect your health and wellness. Work with your healthcare team to decide what is best for you as you manage your giant cell arteritis (GCA).

Take realistic, manageable steps for your health and wellness. Think about discussing changes with your healthcare provider, like:

• strategies to help you sleep better
• reviewing your eating habits and diet
• drinking the right amount of water each day
• limiting the amount of caffeine that you drink in a day
• getting regular low-intensity exercise that fits your health needs
• trying relaxation techniques such as yoga, meditation, or breathing exercises
• pacing your daily activities to avoid burning out and triggering new symptoms

Find resources and services in your community

• 211 Alberta helps people in Alberta find the right resource or service for whatever issue they need help with. 211 is available any time, day or night, by phone (call 211), text, and online chat. It is confidential and available in over 170 languages over the phone.
• The Alberta Healthy Living Program has workshops, classes, and services to improve your health and quality of life.
• The Alberta Health Services Chronic Disease Management program has links and resources to help people living with chronic conditions.