Benjamin Vipler, MD, MEd Once had a doctor tell me “I know you know your body, but I know my job.”

To which I replied “I’ve had my body longer than you’ve had your job!”

Join us & CAPA to learn how new treatments get approved in Canada to give patients access to innovative treatments in a 1hr webinar w/ Heather Cherry at Health Canada ! Tuesday, May 28th at 12pm ET. #innovation #patientadvocacy Register here: us02web.zoom.us/meeting/regist…

Unwell #patients face numerous stressors, & the suspicion of #Cancer makes it all worse. Long waits for answers & treatments are worsened when requisitions & samples are lost or unreported.

'Biopsy sample & req inadvertently filed.' #Healthcare #PatientAdvocacy #bcpoli 1/2

Caregiver.
This may help.

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When Jose was diagnosed with cancer, I didn't have anyone to turn to help me navigate the role of #cancer #caregiver .

I don't want anyone else to go through what I went through.  I've compiled what I've learned and created FREE caregiver resources ⬇️
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As a 21 year stage 4 #coloncancer #survivor , #advocate and #patientnavigator hearing patient perspectives and the barriers we face is alwaya so very important to me. #patients #caregivers #survivor s Colon Cancer Foundation Colon Cancer Coalition GI Cancers Alliance Vanderbilt Hem / Onc #earlyageonset

I’d start at the very beginning and ensure every patient has an advocate ( #patientnavigator ) and basic understanding of what the treatment plan is and access to supportive services.

The strongest, and best message!
'Caring for a loved one with dementia can be challenging, but you don't have to do it alone.'
#parentcare #simplifycaring #tinyoffice #onlineoffice #beorganized #getorganized #careteam #careteam s #sandwichgeneration #seniorcare #caregiversupport

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'We find ourselves taking pictures of personal notes and sending them back n forth, but often-times when you need them most, they’re hard to find...'

Read More: simplifycaring.com/blog

#parentcare #simplifycaring #tinyoffice #onlineoffice #beorganized #getorganized #careteam

April 2, 2024 is Canada's National Caregiver Day. Are we making progress in recognizing Canada's family caregivers?
In 2022, Economist Dr. Janet Fast charged that Family Day imagery neglects family caregivers’ care work; it needs to be valued!
bit.ly/3VknyjE

If Alberta Hospitals are stressed, maybe they need to explicitly involve family caregivers as partners?
Can in-hospital or post discharge caregiver involvement increase functional performance of older patients? A systematic review bit.ly/3IPMSJA

As care intensity increases, the positive impact on well-being diminishes due to the physical and emotional stress associated with longer care hours. Pauley et al doi.org/10.1097/NCM.00…
Zhang & Bennet: bit.ly/3TlPhka

Caring for your patient.
One day is like the next is like the last.
Until it isn’t.

Unexpectedly, the situation changes...

→ simplifycaring.com/blog

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Me: We are going to get a latte and a muffin, then head to the park.
Dementia Dad: I don’t know what you said, but it sounds nice.

Introducing a carer into your home often marks a significant change. Whether you require care on an hourly, daily, nightly, or live-in basis, our team can assist you. Learn more here: bit.ly/3zsJjCy

#LiveInCare #CareAtHome #Carer #PersonalisedCare

#carer #DisabilityAwareness

🤝It’s National Advance Care Planning Week – a timely reminder to have a conversation with someone close to you and document your values and preferences about your future medical care.

ℹ️ advancecareplanning.org.au
📞1300 208 582

#ACQSC #ACPWeek24 #Family #Carer #MedicalDecisions