juvenile arthritis in adults

I met a young man who is 36 years old and lives with Juvenile Arthritis. I know nothing about this illness and would appreciate any info on this topic and how I could help this young man having a good quality life. He is living in an old age home. He is always laying on his back, and only sits in a chair when they take him for a shower. He can't walk at all and he is blind. He always have a fan blowing on him because he is always hot. This young man has touched my life in so many ways. He is always positive and has a great sense of humor. His mind is as sharp as a knife. I wish I can help him, but I don't know how. He doesn't receive any form of therapy because of financial reasons. I know he is on medication, but I don't know the name of them. Thank you for taking the time to read about Martin. Looking forward to read all I can about this illness.
Regards Katjie.

Katjie, my son has had arthritis since he was 10, diagnosed at 12. He is 32. I am really saddened to hear about Martin. I think the biggest thing for my son is knowing he is accepted by peers and younger people with his limitations, which are pretty severe. He is not as bad as martin, but it sounds like Martin may not have gotten any care or support when it started. We have always been as aggressive with treatment as we can to keep Jake as functional as possible for as long as possible.

I think just the fact that he knows you care about him, regardless of his problems, means the world to him. Reading to him, keeping his mind active with crosswords, or any puzzles, where you can do the writing and he can do the thinking, if you can get him out once in awhile.

My son has a very small circle of friends that he has had for a very long time, but he has a big shell. He knows he will always have our support and love, but it is essential to have the support and acceptance of friends. I think you are a wonderful person!

Chartreaux posted in another thread:

I have a rare form of RA that they think is affecting my eye's as well...However, I do believe I've had Ra since childhood, but never got the dx. to quickly sum it up RA is very unpleasant.

Maybe get him an Barnes and Noble Nook device and down load some audio books for him, he probably could get help from some staff people to get the books to play or you could go to Barnes and Nobles and look for audio books.

I would recommend supplements but I do not know what meds he's on and you'd have to run those by his doctor to see if they could help. Best thing you can do is be his friend and someone to latch onto for friendship. A good friend someone that listens is always good medicine. Maybe ask him if he needs anything. Maybe look into getting him a service animal for help. Since he's blind a service animal might be the best thing to look into for him, just make sure he's not allergic to dog's.

Google Service animals and NOT Therapy dogs...A Service dog has access everywhere a Therapy dog does not.

I'm always cold so that a huge difference right there, maybe ask the old age home if an window air conditioner unit would help, but those are expensive...

Many many well wishes and please keep being his friend...friendship is a lovely gift.

Other's will come by with better advise...Look at the JRA Website, there is a national website...for better help...