Cancer Care

Our trained caregivers are experienced in providing care to elderly with Cancer

What is it?

Cancer is a disease in which certain, abnormal cells begin to divide uncontrollably, invading nearby tissues and spreading to other parts of the body. There are more than 100 different types of cancers, ranging from those of the blood to those of the brain.

Early warning signs

Significant, unexplained weight loss
The onset of chronic fatigue
Changes in the skin - can be jaundice (yellowing of eyes or fingertips), or changes in the appearances of moles (changes colour, is large or growing)
Blood in the urine and or stool
Enlarged and or swollen lymph nodes

Impact on Quality of Life

A cancer diagnosis is often life-changing - it has the power to affect both the emotional and mental well-being of affected individuals. Cancer can impede one's ability to complete daily tasks and often inhibits one from continuing to work. In terms of mental health, cancer can evoke feelings of distress, anxiety and depression.

Live-in Care is better for seniors with Cancer

Top caregiver do's

Educate yourself - learn everything you can about the specific type of cancer affecting your loved one and how it manifests
Try to approach all tasks with a positive attitude - it can help set a productive tone for the things you set out to do
Encourage your loved ones to continue engaging in their passions and social activities that they enjoyed previously

Cancer Care

Our trained caregivers are experienced in providing care to elderly with Cancer

What is it?

Cancer is a disease in which certain, abnormal cells begin to divide uncontrollably, invading nearby tissues and spreading to other parts of the body. There are more than 100 different types of cancers, ranging from those of the blood to those of the brain.

Early warning signs

Impact on Quality of Life

Live-in Care is better for seniors with Cancer

Top caregiver do's

Top caregiver don'ts

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