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Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis as told by Carenity Community Members

Parkinson's disease

Parkinson's Disease Diagnosis as told by Carenity Community Members

Oct 22, 2019

Our members affected by Parkinson's Disease recount their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors.

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Multiple sclerosis and misdiagnosis: One patient’s long journey

Multiple sclerosis

Multiple sclerosis and misdiagnosis: One patient’s long journey

Oct 21, 2019

The sooner patients begin treatment, the better the long term prognosis. But Chrystele had to wait 26 years…

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Type-2 Diabetes Diagnosis as told by Carenity Community Members

Diabetes (Type 2)

Type-2 Diabetes Diagnosis as told by Carenity Community Members

Oct 17, 2019 • 2 comments

Our members affected by Type-2 Diabetes tell the story of their diagnosis. Symptoms, emotions, examinations and relationships with their doctors.

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Ankylosing Spondylitis: A long wait for treatments that barely work

Ankylosing spondylitis
Arthritis

Ankylosing Spondylitis: A long wait for treatments that barely work

Oct 17, 2019 • 2 comments

Carole went from physician to physician before finally finding one who took her chronic pain seriously. But even after she was properly diagnosed, the relief she hoped for never arrived!

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Osteoporosis and Diet: Our Tips

Osteoporosis

Osteoporosis and Diet: Our Tips

Oct 15, 2019 • 2 comments

Are you or a loved one living with osteoporosis? Use our guide to make simple changes to your diet to help reduce symptom severity and avoid complications.

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"I learned to breathe and manage stress better in the face of COPD"

COPD

"I learned to breathe and manage stress better in the face of COPD"

Oct 3, 2019 • 1 comment

Respiratory rehabilitation programs may have saved the life of Maria, a member of Carenity suffering from stage 3 COPD.

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Working Life, COPD and depression: "We are sick, but we are not useless."

COPD
Depression

Working Life, COPD and depression: "We are sick, but we are not useless."

Sep 24, 2019 • 1 comment

It's not impossible to keep working when you're sick. This saved Pascale from depression!

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Symptoms, support, and isolation: a couple facing Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease

Symptoms, support, and isolation: a couple facing Alzheimer's disease

Sep 17, 2019

Learn more about the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease from Gisèle's story as she shares about caring for her husband with Alzheimer's and the solutions she recommends.

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Studies, scientific publications, and innovative projects: Carenity is committed to advocating for patients

Studies, scientific publications, and innovative projects: Carenity is committed to advocating for patients

Sep 9, 2019

Meet Lise, Associate Director of Carenity, who explains all the actions of Carenity to put the patient at the heart of the health system.

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Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic diseases: our expert’s answers

Physical therapy, chronic pain and chronic diseases: our expert’s answers

Sep 6, 2019 • 7 comments

A physical therapist explains the benefits of this practice and how to break out of the vicious circle "I’m in pain, so I don't move".

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Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Which medical conditions and medications are contraindicated for ibuprofen?

Sep 3, 2019 • 4 comments

Before taking the well-known pain reliever and fever reducer, ibuprofen, individuals should be mindful of some precautions and contraindications. Are you aware of these?

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Medication Reconciliation: a practice to avoid prescriptions errors, in and outside of the hospital

Medication Reconciliation: a practice to avoid prescriptions errors, in and outside of the hospital

Aug 27, 2019 • 1 comment

Medication reconciliation helps to reduce and protect against medication errors and adverse drug events. This practice is becoming more and more widespread in Europe and North America.

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