In-spite of all the progress that has been made in the treatment of cancer over the last two decades, cancer remains a fearsome foe. A diagnosis of cancer is a moment a patient or a caregiver is never likely to forget. The overwhelming emotion is usually of disbelief often accompanied by anger and an immeasurable sadness. It hits patients and their families hard. However, most patients now understand that this… Read More »The Need for Destination Cancer Centres

High blood pressure, diabetes, elevated cholesterol, heart disease, kidney problems, osteoporosis, arthritis, incontinence, depression, pain and sleep problems—these are just a few of the health conditions for which seniors take medications. Yet in turn, the medicines older adults take can have a negative effect on their health. Here are seven things older adults and family caregivers should know. 1. The more drugs we take, the more challenging it is to… Read More »7 Things Seniors and Family Caregivers Should Know About Managing Medications